Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died at the age of 67. The star was best known for his roles in movies like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill. His death was confirmed on Thursday by his publicist, Liz Rodriguez.
Madsen was found unresponsive Thursday morning at his home in Malibu, California. He is believed to have died due to cardiac arrest, according to Rodriguez who spoke to ABC News. No foul play is suspected in his death.
The actor’s passing comes just two years after his son’s tragic suicide in 2022. The family tragedy had profound effects on Madsen’s life and led to legal troubles in the months following Hudson’s death. Hudson Madsen, who was 26 years old, took his own life in what was described as a personal tragedy for the family. At the time, Michael Madsen said he was trying to “make sense” of what had happened.
Madsen was working on new projects before his death
In the last two years, Michael Madsen has been doing incredible work with independent films. He was involved in upcoming feature films, including Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. The actor was looking forward to this next chapter in his life, according to his representatives.
Madsen was also preparing to release a new book. The book was called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems and was currently being edited. His publicist said he had been excited about sharing this personal work with his fans.
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The statement from his publicist and managers described Michael Madsen as “one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.” His career spanned several decades and included roles in over 300 films. Like other veteran actors who have maintained impressive longevity in Hollywood, Madsen remained active in the industry until his final days. Some of these films are still in production, showing how active he remained in the industry until his death.
When Hudson Madsen died by suicide in 2022, his father was devastated. Michael Madsen told The Los Angeles Times that he was in shock about his son’s death. He said he had just spoken with Hudson a few days before and that his son had seemed happy.
The last text message Michael received from his son was “I love you dad.” The actor said he didn’t see any signs of depression in his son. He described the situation as tragic and sad, saying he was trying to understand what had happened.
Michael Madsen’s death marks the end of a long career in Hollywood. He became famous for playing tough guy characters in many films. His work with director Quentin Tarantino in movies like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill made him a well-known face in cinema. The actor leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances that will be remembered by fans around the world.
