Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill: Vol. 2' actor, dies at 67
- Michael Madsen, the actor celebrated for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino including memorable parts in films like "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill," passed away at age 67 from cardiac arrest at his Malibu residence on Thursday morning.
- Madsen's decadeslong career, spanning more than 300 credits since the early 1980s, included significant collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, who directed his iconic roles.
- He famously played Mr. Blonde, a psychotic criminal in Reservoir Dogs who danced to Stuck in the Middle With You during a jewelry store heist gone rogue.
- Madsen's publicist and manager shared that he was working on a new book of poetry and reflections dedicated to his father, which was still in the editing process, alongside his recent involvement in several independent film projects.
- Madsen's death closes a prolific career and leaves a legacy marked by memorable characters and ongoing projects, as colleagues expressed condolences and highlighted his talents.
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Michael Madsen died Thursday at the age of 67. The passing brought on a wave of reactions and condolences from friends and co-stars of the frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator. Madsen starred in a number of Tarantino’s most famous projects, most notably “Reservoir Dogs” and the “Kill Bill” movies. He died of a cardiac arrest on Thursday. His sister and actress Virginia Madsen was one of the first to post about the actor’s death on her Instagr…

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' actor, dies at 67
US actor Michael Madsen -- best known for his frequent collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill" -- died Thursday at age 67 after suffering cardiac arrest, his management team said.
The Hollywood star was found dead in his Malibu, California home on Thursday morning. He is believed to have died of cardiac arrest, his manager told CBS News.
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