Michael Madsen, Star of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies at 67

Michael MadsenThe gravel throat actor whose raw charisma made him a firm point Quentin TarantinoThe film universe died at the age of 67. He was found not responding in his home in Malibu on Thursday morning. His representative confirmed that the cause of death seems to be a cardiac arrest.

Better known as Signor Blonde sadistic, but smooth in the dogs of the pelvis, Madsen has engraved in the history of pop culture with a single razor blade and an obsessed dance for “blocked in the middle” of Wheel. It is the type of stage that never lets you go, just like Madsen himself, who brought an unpredictable advantage in every character he played.

His career with Tarantino did not stop there. It has become a recurring figure in the bleeding and elegant universe of the director who plays in Budd Kill Bill Vols. 1 and 2Then appearing in The eight hateful AND Once upon a time … in Hollywood.

But Madsen’s scope extended far beyond Tarantino’s filmography. With over 300 credits to his name, he left his mark on everything Donnie Brasco AND Thelma & LouiseTO Sin City, NaturalAND The doors.

Born in Chicago on September 25, 1957, Madsen began at the legendary Stepenwolf Theater before obtaining his first screen role in 1983 War games. During the 80s and 90s, he built the reputation of a hard boy.

In recent years, Madsen has immersed himself in the independent film, preparing for what many around him believed would have been a creative rebirth.

HHIS Manager Susan Ferris AND Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez In a joint declaration: ““ In the last two years Michael Madsen has done incredible work with independent films including the coming films Resurrection Road, Concessions and cookbook for southern housewivesAnd he really saw the time that this next chapter of his life arrives.

“Michael was also preparing to publish a new book called Tears for my father: thoughts and outlaw poems Currently in the modification phase. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will miss many. “

He lived a complex and sometimes painful life. In 2022, he lost his son Hudson for suicide. In 2024, he was arrested on accusations of domestic battery that involve his wife foreign, Deanna. Survived five other children, as well as brothers Cheryl Madsen and actress appointed to Oscar Virginia Madsen.

Michael Madsen was a great actor who embodied the charatcers who played and contradictions that made them convincing.