3 July 2025

American actor MICHAEL MADSEN, best known for his brilliant roles as
a terrifying villain in the Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs (1992)
and Kill Bill (2003), has passed away.

He died of a heart attack and was found this very
morning in his Malibu home. He was 67 years old.

KILL BILL

RESERVOIR DOGS

His managers and publicist spread this message: “In the last two years
Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent
films 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.”