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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Michael Madsen cremated, more details about actor's death emerge
Actor Michael Madsen was cremated this week following his death earlier his month, about which more details are now emerging. A number of conditions, including cardiomyopathy — which makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body — along with coronary artery disease and chronic alcoholism all contributed to the cardiac arrest that ultimately killed the 67-year-old 'Kill Bill' star, according to a death certificate issued by Los Angeles County Medical Examiner and obtained by TMZ on Thursday. Thromboembolic disease, when vessels or arteries are blocked by blood clots, was also identified as a significant contributing factor. The death certificate shows that Madsen, who'd reportedly gotten sober in recent months, died less than two months after undergoing coronary angiography, which uses X-rays to look at the heart's blood vessels, per Mayo Clinic. Madsen's manager Ron Smith previously confirmed to NBCLA that Madsen died at his Malibu, California, home on July 3 from cardiac arrest. Days later, Madsen's cardiologist told the outlet that heart disease and alcoholism would be listed as contributing factors to his heart failure. Sister and fellow actor, Oscar nominee Virginia Madsen, remembered her big brother as 'half legend, half lullaby' — 'etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.' Madsen is survived by four children, including his son Christian, who is also an actor. He was predeceased by one of his sons, Hudson, who died by suicide in 2022.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Michael Madsen's doctor confirms actor's cause of death
Michael Madsen's cause of death has been confirmed less than a week after the 'Reservoir Dogs' star was found unresponsive in his Malibu home on July 3. The 67-year-old actor died of heart failure, with heart disease and alcoholism identified as contributing factors, Madsen's cardiologist told NBCLA. Authorities do not suspect foul play in his death, which has been attributed to natural causes. Given that the doctor has already signed the death certificate and was treating the 'Donnie Brasco' alum, an autopsy will not be performed. His manager Ron Smith told the outlet last week that Madsen died from cardiac arrest. Insiders told TMZ this week that the frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, who was also a published poet, got sober in recent months. Loved ones reportedly hope Madsen, who long battled substance abuse, 'was still working his program' at the time of his death. Madsen's Oscar-nominated younger sister Virginia Madsen remembered him as 'half legend, half lullaby.' A father of seven, Madsen's son Hudson preceded him in death when the 26-year-old died by suicide in early 2022. Of his nearly 350 screen credits, Madsen's most memorable roles were those in Tarantino's films such as 'Reservoir Dogs,' both volumes of 'Kill Bill,' 'The Hateful Eight' and 'Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.' He also appeared in 'WarGames' and 'Species.'
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure, says cardiologist
Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, died from heart failure, his cardiologist has said. The 67-year-old was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, last Thursday and . His doctor said heart disease and alcoholism will be listed as factors which contributed to the star's death, . With no suspicious circumstances and the death listed as being from natural causes, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department considers the case closed. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen's film credits include Free Willy, Donnie Brasco and Sin City. He was also known for his collaborations with director , including in Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The Chicago-born actor also linked up with Tarantino when he played Mr Blonde in 1992's Reservoir Dogs. Read more from Sky News: His sister, Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, paid tribute to her brother in a statement to Variety. She wrote: "My brother Michael has left the stage. "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." Madsen was preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems. A statement by managers Susan Ferris and Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez, said the book by "one of Hollywood's most iconic actors" was currently being edited.
Sky News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure, says cardiologist
Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, died from heart failure, his cardiologist has said. The 67-year-old was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, last Thursday and pronounced dead. His doctor said heart disease and alcoholism will be listed as factors which contributed to the star's death, reported NBC Los Angeles. With no suspicious circumstances and the death listed as being from natural causes, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department considers the case closed. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen's film credits include Free Willy, Donnie Brasco and Sin City. He was also known for his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, including in Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The Chicago-born actor also linked up with Tarantino when he played Mr Blonde in 1992's Reservoir Dogs. His sister, Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, paid tribute to her brother in a statement to Variety. She wrote: "My brother Michael has left the stage. "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." Madsen was preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tragic new details of Michael Madsen's death revealed after Reservoir Dogs star found unresponsive at home
MICHAEL Madsen's cause of death has been revealed - less than a week after the Reservoir Dogs star was found unresponsive in his home. The actor, who also starred in Kill Bill and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, died from heart failure. 1 Heart disease and alcoholism are also believed to have been contributory factors, as reported by the NBC affiliate KNBC-TV. There will not be an autopsy into his death. Cops have also ruled out any foul play. Madsen's manager confirmed that he suffered a cardiac arrest. 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. "A father, a son, a brother—etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.'
