Michael Madsen has died at the age of 67.
The American actor was best known for starring in iconic Quentin Tarantino films such as Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Bill: Vol 2 (2004), The Hateful Eight (2016) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). His impressive screen career spans over 40 years and he’s got 346 credits to his name.
The star appeared to have died from cardiac arrest on Thursday morning (July 3). Los Angeles County deputies were called to his home in Malibu after a 911 call on Thursday.
Cops found the movie star unresponsive and he was pronounced dead at the scene, the the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter.
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His representative, Liz Rodriguez, told the outlet “we understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.” His manager, Ron Smith, has also confirmed this.
His representatives said Madsen had been working on independent films in the last two years, including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives.
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They said in a statement that Madsen “was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life,” and that he was also planning to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.
“Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many,” the statement added.
His other notable acting credits include Thelma & Louise (1991), Free Willy (1993), WarGames (1983), The Natural (1984), The Doors (1991), Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), Sin City (2005) and Scary Movie 4 (2006).
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Madsen had discussed fame and how people feared him because of all the intimidating characters he played over the years. He said he was nothing like them and that he likes to stay at home when he’s not out making films.
In 2018, he told The Hollywood Reporter: “Fame is a two-edged sword. There are a lot of blessings but also a lot of heavy things that come with it.
“I think it has a lot to do with the characters I’ve played. I think I’ve been more believable than I should have been. I think people really fear me. They see me and go: ‘Holy sh**, there’s that guy!’.
“But I’m not that guy. I’m just an actor. I’m a father, I’ve got seven children. I’m married, I’ve been married 20 years. When I’m not making a movie, I’m home, in pajamas, watching The Rifleman on TV, hopefully with my 12-year-old making me a cheeseburger. I sure as hell had my rabble-rousing days, but sooner or later you have to get over that and move on.”
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