Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs' And ‘Kill Bill' Star, Dies At 67
Michael Madsen suffered a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive at his Malibu home on Thursday morning, his representative confirmed.
Michael Madsen, the veteran actor known for his unforgettable roles in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has passed away at the age of 67. The actor suffered a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive at his Malibu home on Thursday morning, his representative confirmed.
Madsen's death has sent shockwaves across Hollywood, especially among fans of Quentin Tarantino's cult films. Best remembered for playing the sadistic Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs (1992), Madsen left an indelible mark with his chilling performance in the iconic torture scene set to Stealers Wheel's 'Stuck in the Middle With You." His collaboration with Tarantino extended to Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
In a joint statement, Madsen's managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez said, 'Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many." They also noted his recent momentum in independent cinema, with upcoming films including Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. Madsen was also working on a book titled Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.
Over his decades-long career, Madsen built a filmography of over 300 titles. Aside from his work with Tarantino, he starred in films like Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, Sin City, The Doors, Species, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. Known for his gravelly voice and tough-guy presence, Madsen was a quintessential Hollywood bad boy both on and off screen.
Born on September 25, 1957, in Chicago, Michael was the son of filmmaker and author Elaine Madsen and firefighter Calvin Christian Madsen. He is survived by his siblings Cheryl and Virginia Madsen, the latter an Oscar-nominated actress known for her work in Sideways.
Beyond acting, Madsen was also a published poet, with works such as Burning in Paradise and Expecting Rain. His final poetry collection, Tears for My Father, was in the process of being edited before his untimely death.
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