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Michael Madsen, actor of ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ fame,
dead at 67
By Dan Heching and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
Updated:
9:14 PM EDT, Thu July 3, 2025
Source: CNN
Actor Michael Madsen, a stoic actor who worked frequently with director
Quentin Tarantino and appeared in various acclaimed films from the
1980s onward, has died, according to his publicist Liz Rodriguez. He
was 67.
Rodriguez told CNN that Madsen had a cardiac arrest and was found
unresponsive in his Malibu home Thursday morning.
“Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will
be missed by many,” said a joint statement from his managers Susan
Ferris and Ron Smith of Bohemia Entertainment and Rodriguez.
Sgt. Christopher Jauregui, watch commander for Los Angeles Sheriff
Department Lost Hills Station confirmed to CNN Thursday that deputies
responded to Madsen’s home in Malibu this morning and found him
“unresponsive.”
He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. local time and no foul play is
suspected, Jauregui added.
Illustrious body of work
Madsen was a prolific dramatic actor who was best known for his work in
several of Tarantino’s films, including “Reservoir Dogs,” “Once
Upon a Time… in Hollywood” and the “Kill Bill” films.
Known for his stony looks and calm, sometimes menacing demeanor, Madsen
could play a fierce villain (see “Kill Bill”) as well as a
protagonist, as seen in 1995’s “Species.”
Having gotten his start in TV in the early ’80s – an early role on
‘St. Elsewhere in 1983 first put him on the map – Madsen soon
transitioned to films, where he made an impression in 1991’s Ridley
Scott-directed hit “Thelma & Louise,” in which he played Louise’s
(Susan Sarandon) put-upon love interest Jimmy.
The next year saw his first collaboration with Tarantino in
“Reservoir Dogs,” the uber-violent ensemble piece in which Madsen
played the sadistic Mr. Blonde.
Thus began a prolific time for the actor – who appeared in primarily
action films along with westerns like 1994’s “Wyatt Earp.”
While much of Madsen’s oeuvre strayed into B-movie territory, he
continued to appear in higher profile hits as well, such as “Donnie
Brasco” in 1997, the James Bond film “Die Another Day” in 2002,
and 2005’s “Sin City.”
Madsen’s knack for demented villains was perfected in his portrayal
of Sidewinder in the “Kill Bill” franchise, one of the foes Uma
Thurman’s Bride must vanquish before defeating her main nemesis. The
films were split into two volumes in 2003 and 2004.
Other roles in which he shined include 2004’s noir western
“Renegade” and “The Hateful Eight,” another Tarantino film,
from 2015.
“My career is like a heart monitor,” he said in a on the
“Reservoir Dogs” DVD. “I get involved in a good project now and
then to keep things going … every movie you make can’t be great, no
matter who you are.”
Personal troubles
Madsen’s off-screen life was marked by some legal and personal
troubles.
Last year, he was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery misdemeanor
after a dispute with his wife DeAnna Madsen, according to and online
arrest records.
The actor from DeAnna Madsen one month later.
In 2019, Madsen was for DUI, his second within 10 years, and in 2012,
was following a physical altercation with his then-teenage son.
Madsen was open about his struggles, telling the Independent in a 2020
that he went through some “terrible, terrible times,” including his
DUIs and an injury following a motorcycle accident.
“Fame is not what it’s cracked up to be,” he added. “I’m not
complaining, because I’ve had a great life. But it can wreak havoc on
you if you’re not protected.”
In 2022, Madsen’s son Hudson died by suicide in Hawaii.
“I didn’t see any signs of depression. It’s so tragic and sad.
I’m just trying to make sense of everything and understand what
happened,” Madsen .
Works to come
With over 320 credits to his name on IMDb, Madsen also had a whopping
18 titles in development at the time of his death.
In the statement from his representatives following his death, they
said Madsen had been “doing some incredible work with independent
film including upcoming feature films ‘Resurrection Road’,
‘Concessions’ and ‘Cookbook for Southern Housewives.’”
He was, the statement said, “really looking forward to this next
chapter in his life.”
“Cookbook” is a crime drama set in the early ’70s in the American
South, while “Concessions” follows the closing of a legendary movie
theater and costars Josh Hamilton.
According to his IMDb, Madsen was also set to appear in “Saturday at
the Starlight,” a comedy set at a roller rink in the 1990s costarring
Abigail Breslin and Denise Richards, and “Oldfellas,” about aging
mobsters at a retirement resort.
Madsen was also preparing to release a book called “Tears For My
Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.”
“You’ll make a great film when you least expect it, or don’t
really anticipate it … I don’t have a crystal ball or time machine,
I can’t know what’s going to happen,” Madsen told in 2008. “I
just want longevity.”
This story has been updated with additional information.
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