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Global News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
‘Reservoir Dogs' actor Michael Madsen's cause of death revealed
Michael Madsen's cause of death has been revealed. Officials have confirmed that the Reservoir Dogs actor died from heart failure, five days after he was found unresponsive by deputies at his Malibu, Calif., home at the age of 67. Madsen's cardiologist told NBC Los Angeles that heart failure will be listed as the cause of death, with heart disease and alcoholism named as contributing factors. The outlet also reported that no autopsy will be conducted because the cardiologist who treated Madsen signed the death certificate. The case is considered closed by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department as no foul play was indicated and it's listed as a death from natural causes. Last week, Liz Rodriguez, Madsen's representative at EMR Media Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter 'we understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.' Story continues below advertisement Madsen's managers, Smith and Susan Ferris, issued a statement after his death. 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film, including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to his next chapter in his life,' they said. 'Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' 0:26 Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' actor, dead at 67 The Kill Bill actor's youngest son, Luke Madsen, took to Instagram to share a tribute to his father on July 4. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Some Peoples Hero's Wear Capes And Fly Shooting Lasers Out Of Their Eyes. Some peoples Hero's Can Fight Off Armies And Overcome Anything,' he wrote. 'My Hero Wore A Cowboy Hat. My Hero Stood Taller And Stronger Than Any Man I've Ever Met. My Hero Understood Me Better Than Anyone. Story continues below advertisement 'My Hero Is The Coolest Most Badass Human Being I Know. Not Only Was My Hero A Famous Tough Guy Movie Star. My Hero Was My Father. And He Was. Damn Good One. 'Love You Pops. I'll See You Again Someday. Tell Hudson I Said Hi,' Luke wrote, referencing his late brother Hudson Madsen, who died in January 2022. The actor's sister, Virginia Madsen, shared a statement with Variety following his death. 'My brother Michael has left the stage,' Virginia wrote. 'He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark. Story continues below advertisement 'We're not mourning a public figure,' she continued. 'We're not mourning a myth — but flesh and blood and ferocious heart. Who stormed through life loud, brilliant, and half on fire. Who leaves us echoes — gruff, brilliant, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby. 'I'll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I'll miss the boy he was before the legend; I miss my big brother. Thank you to everyone reaching out with love and memory. In time, we'll share how we plan to celebrate his life — but for now, we stay close, and let the silence say what words can't.' View image in full screen Michael Madsen and sister Virginia Madsen during Michael Madsen Leaves His Handprint and Boot Print at Hollywood's Legendary Roosevelt Hotel at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. Albert L. Ortega/WireImage Madsen's career included more than 300 credits, including roles in Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, Free Willy, Sin City and Die Another Day. His most memorable screen moment may have been the sadistic torture of a captured police officer — while dancing to Stealers Wheel's Stuck in the Middle with You — as Mr. Blonde in 1992's Reservoir Dogs. Story continues below advertisement Madsen began his acting career at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago and appeared in Of Mice and Men. In 1982, he played Lt. Steve Phelps in the film WarGames, directed by John Badham. He went on to become a Quentin Tarantino regular, appearing in the Kill Bill films, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Madsen was married three times, to General Hospital actor Georganne LaPiere from 1984 to 1988, actor Jeannine Bisignano from 1991 to 1995 and his estranged wife DeAnna Madsen since 1996. He is survived by his four children, including actor Christian Madsen. — with files from The Associated Press
Global News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Michael Madsen, ‘Kill Bill,' ‘Reservoir Dogs' actor, dead at 67
Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, died on Thursday morning. He was 67. Madsen was found unresponsive by deputies responding to a 911 call at his Malibu home and he was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m., a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. Police added that no foul play is suspected and Madsen's death is believed to be from natural causes. Liz Rodriguez, Madsen's representative at EMR Media Entertainment, told the outlet 'we understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.' Madsen's managers, Smith and Susan Ferris, issued a statement after his death. 'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film, including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to his next chapter in his life,' they said. Story continues below advertisement 'Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' Madsen's career included more than 300 credits, including roles in Donnie Brasco, Thelma & Louise, Free Willy, Sin City and Die Another Day. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy His most memorable screen moment may have been the sadistic torture of a captured police officer — while dancing to Stealers Wheel's Stuck in the Middle with You — as Mr. Blonde in 1992's Reservoir Dogs. Madsen began his acting career at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago and appeared in Of Mice and Men. In 1982, he played a cop in the film WarGames, directed by John Badham. He went on to become a Quentin Tarantino regular, appearing in the Kill Bill films, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. View image in full screen Quentin Tarantino and Michael Madsen attend the 'Reservoir Dogs' 25th Anniversary Screening during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on Jan. 27, 2017 in Park City, Sundance Film Festival During a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in November 2020, Madsen reflected on his first visit to Hollywood in the early 1980s. Story continues below advertisement '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.' View image in full screen Michael Madsen attends the Hand and Footprint Ceremony for Michael Madsen at TCL Chinese Theatre on Nov. 16, 2020 in Hollywood, addition to film, Madsen also played voice roles in video games like Grand Theft Auto III, Crime Boss: Rockay City and the Dishonored series. The Kill Bill actor was also a published poet, with collections including Burning in Paradise and Expecting Rain. Madsen was married three times, to General Hospital actor Georganne LaPiere from 1984 to 1988, actor Jeannine Bisignano from 1991 to 1995 and his estranged wife DeAnna Madsen since 1996. He is survived by his four children, including actor Christian Madsen. Story continues below advertisement — With files from The Associated Press
Mint
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Michael Madsen, known for ‘Kill Bill' and ‘The Hateful Eight,' passes away at 67 in Malibu
Michael Madsen, the rugged character actor who became a cult favorite for his unforgettable performances in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and the Kill Bill films, has died. He was 67. Madsen was found unresponsive on Thursday morning (Juy 3) at his home in Malibu, California, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, who confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that deputies responded to a 911 call. He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. Liz Rodriguez, Madsen's representative at EMR Media Entertainment, told THR that 'we understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.' Over a prolific career spanning four decades, Madsen was best known for playing tough, menacing characters. He made his breakthrough as the sadistic Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs (1992), and went on to appear in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004). He also reunited with Tarantino for The Hateful Eight (2015) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Beyond Tarantino's films, Madsen's big-screen credits included WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). Additional details about the circumstances of Madsen's death were not immediately available.
