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Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs icon Michael Madsen has died aged 67.
The legendary actor was found ‘unresponsive’ at his Malibu home early Thursday morning, per 4 Los Angeles.
Deputies responded to the Los Angeles County home after a 911 call early Thursday. Madsen was pronounced dead at the home.
In an email from the star’s manager Ron Smith to the outlet, it was claimed Madsen had died from cardiac arrest.
A statement read: ‘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 was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.
Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs icon Michael Madsen has died aged 67 – pictured 2019
A frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino, Madsen has starred in films including 1993’s Reservoir Dogs (left) and 2003’s Kill Bill (right)
‘Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.’
Madsen was best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, starring in Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019).
Madsen is survived by his five children. His son Hudson died by suicide in 2022 aged 26.
He was wed to Georganne LaPiere, half-sister of singer and actress Cher from 1984-1988.
He has a daughter named Jessica with Dana Mechling.
He was married to Jeannine Bisignano from 1991 to 1995. They have two sons, Christian and Max.
In 1996, he married DeAnna Morgan. Together they had three sons, Luke, Kalvin and Hudson.
His son Hudson died by suicide in 2022 aged 26
Hudson Madsen is pictured with his dad Max Madsen, Luke Madsen, DeAnna Madsen, Christian Madsen and Kalvin Madsen in July 2011
