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“The ‘Kill Bill’ lead collapsed due to cardiac arrest, resulting in their death.”
Michael Madsen, Renowned Tarantino Collaborator, Dies at 67
Veteran actor Michael Madsen, widely recognized for his work in several Quentin Tarantino classics such as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, has passed away at the age of 67.
According to his representatives, Madsen died following a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu earlier today, as first reported by Fox News Digital.
“Over the past two years, Michael had been deeply involved in independent cinema, with several upcoming titles like Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. He was also preparing to publish a new book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, which was in the editing stage,” shared his managers, Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, along with publicist Liz Rodriguez. “Michael Madsen was truly a Hollywood icon and will be deeply missed.”
Actress Vivica A. Fox, who worked with Madsen in Kill Bill, paid tribute to him, calling him an “incredible onscreen force.” She told The New York Post, “I had the pleasure of working with Michael on Kill Bill and several other films. He was immensely talented and had an amazing presence on screen. My prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to his loved ones. #GoneTooSoon #RestInParadise.”
Born in Chicago in 1957, Madsen relocated to Los Angeles in the early 1980s. He was working as a mechanic in Beverly Hills when he landed early roles, including a spot on NBC’s St. Elsewhere in 1982 and a part in WarGames.
His career blossomed from there, with memorable roles in films like The Natural, The Doors, Thelma & Louise, Free Willy, Mulholland Falls, Die Another Day, Sin City, and Scary Movie 4.
Reflecting on his fame during a 2018 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Madsen said, “Fame is a double-edged sword. There are blessings, but also a lot of burdens. I think the types of characters I’ve played shaped how people perceive me. I’ve been maybe a little too convincing. People see me and think, ‘Whoa, it’s that guy.’”
