Michael Madsen, star of 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill', dies at 66

India Today

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Michael Madsen, the actor known for his intense performances in Quentin Tarantino classics such as Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has died at the age of 66.As reported by the Associated Press, "Madsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning and pronounced dead," according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Watch Commander Christopher Jauregui.His manager, Ron Smith, stated that cardiac arrest is believed to be the cause of death.advertisement
A CAREER SPANNING FOUR DECADES Madsen's acting career included more than 300 screen credits since the early 1980s, spanning a mix of independent and mainstream films. His chilling portrayal of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs remains one of his most iconic performances.He was a frequent collaborator of director Quentin Tarantino, appearing in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and other films.During a 2020 handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Madsen reflected on his early days in Hollywood: 'I got out and I walked around and I looked and I wondered if there were someday some way that that was going to be a part of me. And I didn't know because I didn't know what I was going to do at that point with myself,' he said. 'I could have been a bricklayer. I could have been an architect. I could have been a garbage man. I could have been nothing. But I got lucky. I got lucky as an actor.'His managers, Ron Smith and Susan Ferris, and publicist Liz Rodriguez released a joint statement:'In the last two years, Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent films including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was looking forward to this next chapter in his life. He was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.'- Ends