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Michael Madsen's autopsy reveals he suffered obstructed arteries before death aged 67
Michael Madsen's autopsy report has revealed he also suffered from thromboembolic disease - blood clots causing obstruction of vessels or arteries.
The actor died aged 67 earlier this month after being found 'unresponsive' at his Malibu home on July 3. Madsen was later pronounced dead.
Madsen's manager previously claimed that Madsen had died from 'cardiac arrest', with the star's official death certificate revealing this was brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism.
The certificate from the L.A. County Medical Examiner confirms Madsen's body has since been cremated, per TMZ.
Coronary artery disease is a condition that causes the arteries that supply blood to the heart to become narrowed or blocked - restricting blood flow to the heart muscle and leading to oxygen deprivation and damage.
This disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects one in 20 Americans above the age of 20.
It usually develops due to a buildup of plaque (fatty deposits and cholesterol) on the inner walls of the coronary arteries and can cause mild discomfort to severe pressure or squeezing in the chest, which may radiate to the arms, neck, jaw, or back.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects its size, shape and structure. It affects the heart's ability to pump blood around the body efficiently and can also impact the way electrical signals make the organ beat.
Earlier this month Madsen's cardiologist revealed his official cause of death to be heart failure with heart disease and alcoholism named as contributing factors, per NBC LA.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department considers the case closed with no foul play indicated. The death is listed as from natural causes.
Madsen's lawyer said the actor - known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill - was battling an alcohol addiction before he died.
A statement from the actor's representatives to read: '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 this next chapter in his life.
'Madsen was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems.
'Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.'
Madsen was best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, starring in Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
He also starred in 1997's Donnie Brasco as Sonny Black.
Madsen is survived by his five children, estranged wife DeAnna and his actress sister Virginia Madsen.
His son Hudson died by suicide in 2022 aged 26.
Perry Wander, who has represented the star for 20 years, said the actor had 'many struggles'.
'I just spoke to Michael two days ago,' Wander told DailyMail, admitting that 'I knew he was not well.'
'Michael was suffering from the effects of alcoholism. He had multiple stints in and out of rehab. He struggled to maintain his sobriety. He was not happy about his life.'
