Now,the mid-season premiere of season 6 has paid tribute to McQueen’s lifeand career.

In addition to this, McQueen was known for his roles in action movies likeMartial LawandDead Line.

Unfortunately, McQueen was ultimately unable to join the cast ofCobra Kaiwhen the time came to shoot his episode.

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Hurwitz said that “at the end of the day, it wasn’t meant to be.

It seems the star who was the closest to McQueen was William Zabka, who playsJohnny inCobra Kai.

Zabka took toInstagramto pay his respects to McQueen, whom he said he had reconnected with in recent years.

Johnny Lawrence and Chad McQeen’s Johnny Lawrence

Chad McQueen makes an intimidating face in The Karate Kid

Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.

Johnny and his friends in Cobra Kai

Johnny Lawrence and his gang in The Karate Kid

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Headshot Of William Zabka

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