Cause of death revealed for Reservoir Dogs actor

• Michael Madsen, the actor famed for his role in ‘Reservoir Dogs’, was found dead at his home on 3 July at the age of 67.
• His cardiologist has confirmed the official cause of death as heart failure, with heart disease and alcoholism identified as contributing factors.
• An autopsy will not be necessary as Madsen's treating cardiologist can sign the death certificate, and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has closed the case, ruling out foul play and listing the death as natural causes.
• Madsen's manager had previously stated he died from cardiac arrest, but this has now been clarified by the cardiologist.
• Throughout his extensive career, Madsen accumulated over 70 film and TV credits, most notably collaborating with Quentin Tarantino on several cult classics following his breakthrough in ‘Reservoir Dogs’.

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Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill star Michael Madsen’s cause of death announced