Tragic new details of Michael Madsen's death revealed after Reservoir Dogs star found unresponsive at home
The actor, who also starred in Kill Bill and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, died from heart failure.
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Michael Madsen's cause of death has been revealed
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Madsen attends Miami Vice 40th Anniversary Reunion Opening Night Reception on September 12, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by)
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Heart disease and alcoholism are also believed to have been contributory factors, as reported by the NBC affiliate
There will not be an autopsy into his death.
Cops have also ruled out any foul play.
Madsen's manager confirmed that
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His family and agents led the tributes to the Hollywood star.
Madsen's sister, Virginia, described him as "thunder and velvet."
"My brother Michael has left the stage," she told Variety.
"Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw.
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"A father, a son, a brother—etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.'
During his stellar acting career, Madsen had more than 320 acting credits, and was credited for 17 upcoming roles on his
Michael Madsen revealed regrets in his 'very, very complicated' personal life in last interview before his death
During the 1980s, he made cameo appearances in shows such as Miami Vice and Our Family Honor.
But, he played Mr Blonde in the Quentin Tarantino 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs.
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Madsen also starred alongside Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, and Lawrence Tierney in the blockbuster.
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Madsen alongside the late star Val Kilmer, who was best known for his roles in Batman and Top Gun
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