Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died unexpectedly.
His manager, Ron Smith, confirmed the news on Thursday, revealing he reportedly died from cardiac arrest.
Madsen was 67.
Known for his roles in “Reservoir Dogs,” “Donnie Brasco” and “Kill Bill,” Madsen was reportedly discovered unresponsive by authorities in his Malibu, Calif., home early this morning.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:25 a.m., a representative for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Post, adding that no foul play is suspected.
Madsen’s death is believed to be from natural causes, according to law enforcement.
The actors representatives released a statement following his sudden passing.
“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’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez told The Post.
“Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,’ currently being edited,” they continued. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”
Madsen was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 25, 1957. His sister is “Candy Man” actress Virginia Madsen, 63.
Madsen’s first acting gig was starring in the 1983 sci-fi techno thriller “WarGames,” but over his four-decade-long career, he became known for his tough guy roles and was a Quentin Tarantino favorite.
He famously played the cruel criminal “Mr. Blonde” in Tarantino’s 1992 directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs” before starring as Budd in the legendary filmmaker’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004).
Madsen and Tarantino also teamed up for “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Hateful Eight” (2015) and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019).
The actor starred in over 325 projects throughout his career.
His last public appearance was less than three months ago at the Chiller Theatre Expo on April 27.
As mentioned, Madsen was also a poet and published several volumes of poetry, including his book titled “Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,” due out next year.
Tarantino wrote the foreword in the book: “For me, the real journey that Michael the writer is exploring is what it means to be a man in a world where the notions of manhood that some of us grew up with are barely remembered. But then if everybody embarked on the hero’s journey, everybody would be a hero, wouldn’t they?”
While his career seemed to be thriving, Madsen’s personal life was in shambles.
The star filed for divorce from his third wife, DeAnna Madsen, in September 2024 after 28 years of marriage.
Madsen’s decision to end their marriage came two years after their son Hudson’s suicide on January 25, 2022, at the age of 26.
He cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split but included a statement as part of the filing, in which he blamed DeAnna for their son’s tragic death.
In the statement, Madsen accused DeAnna of driving Hudson to suicide “by her neglect, drinking and alcoholism.”
In August 2024, the actor as arrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery.
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