Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, has died at the age of 66. Found unresponsive in his Malibu home, authorities do not suspect foul play, indicating natural causes. His manager noted that cardiac arrest was likely the cause. With a career exceeding 300 credits, Madsen's standout moment was the notorious Mr. Blonde scene in Reservoir Dogs. Recently, he had been active in independent film projects and was eager for future work. His loss is felt deeply in Hollywood.
Madsen's career spanned more than 300 credits stretching back to the early 1980s, many in low-budget films. But his most memorable screen moment may have been during the sadistic torture of a captured police officer while dancing to Stealers Wheel's Stuck in the Middle with You as Mr. Blonde in 1992's Reservoir Dogs.
In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives. He was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.
During a handprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in November 2020, Madsen reflected on his first visit to Hollywood in the early 1980s. I walked around and I looked and I wondered if there were someday some way that that was going to be a part of me.
His managers stated that he was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.
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