Hollywood Mourns the Loss of Michael Madsen
Hollywood is mourning the loss of Michael Madsen, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 67. The news was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Madsen was known for his work in numerous Quentin Tarantino films, including Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Cause of Death
According to his representative, Madsen suffered a cardiac arrest. Authorities responded to a 911 call at his home in Malibu, but he was unresponsive.
Tributes Pour In
After the news of his passing, stars and family members took to social media to share tributes to Madsen. His sister, actress Virginia Madsen, posted a photo of the two of them with their mother, writing: "He was thunderous and velvety. Wound in tenderness. A poet who was disguised as a lawless. A father, a son, a brother – etched in contradiction, alleviated by love that left his brand." Sharon Stone commented on the post, offering her "sincere condolences" to the family.
Co-Stars and Friends Share Memories
Walton Goggins, who starred alongside Madsen in The Hateful Eight, shared photos with the actor on Instagram, writing: "Michael Madsen … this man … this poet … this rascal … damn icon … aura like no one else. Are not enough words, so I just say that … I love you buddy. A H8ter forever." Jennifer Tilly, who worked with Madsen on The Getaway, shared her own tribute, saying he was "one of my favorite actors I have ever worked with" and that he had a "wild and crazy sense of humor."
More Tributes
Billy Baldwin wrote on social media: "Fit that Michael Madsen would die on the 4th of July weekend. He was not a cracker … a total stick of dynamite on the screen and in life. Just rest, my friend." Rob Schneider also shared his own tribute, calling Madsen a "dream to work with" and a "really talented actor and gentleman." Robert Rodriguez, who directed Madsen in Sin City, shared a story about how Madsen was one of the few actors allowed to improvise dialogue on set, saying he was a "fantastic writer."
