Michael Madsen, the legendary actor best known for his roles in Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, has passed away at the age of 67. The actor was found unresponsive at his Malibu home early on Thursday morning, with Los Angeles County deputies responding to a 911 call. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Madsen’s manager, Ron Smith, confirmed to DailyMail.com that the actor’s death was due to cardiac arrest. A statement from Madsen’s representatives expressed deep sorrow, reflecting on the actor’s recent work and upcoming projects. “In the past two years, Michael Madsen had been involved in several independent films, including Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. He was excited about this new chapter of his career,” the statement read. Madsen had also been preparing to release a new book, Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.
A fixture in Hollywood, Madsen became iconic through his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino. His credits include Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). His work left an indelible mark on the industry, and he will be greatly missed by fans and colleagues alike.
Madsen is survived by his five children, including son Hudson, who tragically passed away by suicide in 2022 at the age of 26. Throughout his life, Madsen experienced multiple marriages, including his union with Georganne LaPiere, Cher’s half-sister, from 1984 to 1988. He also had children with Dana Mechling and Jeannine Bisignano, before marrying DeAnna in 1996, with whom he had three sons.
Michael Madsen’s legacy as one of Hollywood’s most memorable actors will continue to resonate with fans worldwide.
