Michael Madsen’s Death Leaves a Void in Hollywood’s Golden Era of Grit
Veteran actor Michael Madsen, best known for his unforgettable roles in Quentin Tarantino’s cult classics Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, has died at the age of 67. News of Michael Madsen’s death was confirmed by his publicist, Liz Rodriguez, who stated that the actor suffered a cardiac arrest at his Malibu home on Thursday morning.
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According to authorities, Madsen was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. local time. Sgt. Christopher Jauregui of the Los Angeles Sheriff Department’s Lost Hills Station confirmed that no foul play is suspected in the actor’s passing.
“Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many,” read a joint statement from his management team, Susan Ferris and Ron Smith of Bohemia Entertainment, along with Rodriguez.
Michael Madsen’s Death Cause
Michael Madsen died of cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive at his Malibu home on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025.
He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. local time. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
Michael Madsen’s death marks the end of a prolific and intense career spanning over four decades. Known for his rugged screen presence, calm menace, and stoic charm, Madsen first rose to prominence with early TV roles in the 1980s, including St. Elsewhere. But it was in cinema that he left a lasting impact.
He made a memorable early appearance in 1991’s Thelma & Louise, portraying Jimmy, the romantic interest of Susan Sarandon’s character. The following year, Madsen immortalized the role of Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs — a performance that would go on to define his legacy as a magnetic, unpredictable force on screen.
He continued to collaborate with Tarantino in films like Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, while also taking on roles in other notable productions such as Species (1995), Donnie Brasco (1997), Die Another Day (2002), and Sin City (2005).
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