Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco, dies aged 67

[Celerity]

The actor, best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, was found unresponsive in Los Angeles

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/michael-madsen-death



The actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67 at his home in Malibu, according to authorities and his representatives. No foul play is suspected, the sheriff’s department confirmed, after deputies responded to the Los Angeles county home following a call to the emergency services on Thursday morning.

He was pronounced dead at 8.25am. In an email, Madsen’s manager, Ron Smith, confirmed his client had died from cardiac arrest. A statement from Smith and another manager, Susan Ferris, along with publicist Liz Rodriguez said:

“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.

“Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears for My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

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[Demovictory9]

1. sad. He was in a movie filmed right here Orange County last year

[odins folly]

2. I had forgotten

He was the 1st Lt who pulled his sidearm on the Capt in the silo at the beginning of Wargames….

Always liked him in his movies, even Reservoir Dogs

[FirstLight]

3. oh no!

He really wasn't that old... damn heart attack... at least he went fast. I think that's all any of us could hope for

I might have to re-watch reservoir dogs in his honor...

[mucholderthandirt]

5. Yeah, same age as me. He was a good actor, enjoyed the stuff I've seen him in.

[OnlinePoker]

4. Incredibly busy actor.

According to IMDB, he had 346 acting roles in his 43 year career. That's over 8 gigs a year on average.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000514/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1