Michael Madsen, who appeared in the movies of Quentin Tarantino Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, died at the age of 67 from a heart stop.
NBC He reported that Madsen was found dead in his home Malibu on Thursday morning, according to his manager Ron Smith.
“Over the past two years, Michael Madsen has performed amazing work with an independent film, including the upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, concessions and cookbook for Southern Housewives, and she really couldn’t wait for the next chapter in her life,” said Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and Lizae managers Rodriguez.
“Michael was also preparing to publish a new book entitled Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently edited. Michael Madsen was one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood, which many miss many.”
Madsen is best known for his cooperation with the well -known director Quentin Tarantino, first as a crazy Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs (Tarantino’s director’s debut), and then the Budd killer, brother Bill (David Carradine), in Kill Bill. Later he performed at Western The Western The Western Eight in Tarantino in 2015, and recently, in 2019, Onsa Upa Time in Hollywood.
Rest in a room with Michael Madsen.
I say that his work in this one scene from the dog’s dogs was born all his career Tarantino. One of the great. pic.twitter.com/5mydhsri9a– Todd Spence (@todd_Spence) July 3, 2025
The inventive partnership of Michael Madsen from Quentin Tarantino was a spark once in his life. His work at Kill Bill is phenomenal, imposing on the fact that he swells with pathos and nice granularity of Sadsack, building him in a intricate, dimensional character. #Ripmichaelmadsen pic.twitter.com/hu4qcyqvvv
– Courtney Howard (@llamaybelle) July 3, 2025
While these films are considered masterpieces, Madsen also appeared in less well -received films, such as the 1995 species and widely broken Boll Bloyne, which he later called “disgust”.
Born in Chicago, the first noteworthy role in Hollywood in Madsen was Wargames from 1983. Other films he played in the last 40 years is Thelma & Louise from 1991, Family Movie Free Willy, Donnie Brasco from 1997, film Bond Film Die Another, Sin City and Scary Movie 4.
We are very sorry about the death of Michael Madsen, who played the head of the Supreme Administrative Court Damian Falco in Die Another Day. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/qbc37vuomx
– James Bond (@007) July 3, 2025
Michael Madsen was a unique actor. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. TEAR. pic.twitter.com/jfczhk9gyq
– Elias Toupexis (@eliastoufexis) July 3, 2025
He also had a number of voice roles in video games, including Toni Cipriani in Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 3, William Carver in The Walking Dead Telltale and Daud in the disgraced Arkane series. In 2023, Madsen played at the Crime Boss: Rockay City first -person cooperative.
Photo of Paul Archulet/Wireimage.
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