Hollywood Actor Michael Madsen Found Dead at Malibu Home

Malibu, California — Veteran Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, known for his memorable roles in films such as Kill Bill, Reservoir Dogs, and Donnie Brasco, has died.

The 67-year-old was found unresponsive at his Malibu residence early Thursday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene, TMZ has confirmed.

According to law enforcement reports, a 911 call was placed and deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home, where they discovered Madsen’s body. While the exact cause of death has not been determined, authorities are currently treating it as a case of natural causes.

In a statement, Madsen’s representatives said,

“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,’ and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.”

They also shared that he had been preparing to release a book titled “Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems.”

His team described him as “one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

Michael Madsen, born in Chicago, began his acting career in 1983 with his role in WarGames. Over the decades, he became widely recognised for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, particularly in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

He also appeared in other notable films including Thelma & Louise and Mr. Blonde.

NBC4 Los Angeles was the first to report the actor’s death.