“Kill Bill” And “Reservoir Dogs” Actor Dies At 67

Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen has reportedly passed away. According to People, emergency responders arrived at his Malibu home on July 3, and deputies pronounced him dead. It appears he died from natural causes. Police do not expect foul play. Michael’s manager, Ron Smith, confirmed the shocking news to People a short time after he died.

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“What we understand is Michael had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu home earlier this morning,” Ron Smith said.

Managers Ron Smith and Susan Ferris, along with his publicist Liz Rodriguez, shared a statement with People following the actor’s sudden death.

“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,” the statement said. “Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited.”

Fans shared their shock after learning about Michael Madsen’s death on social media. Many posted tributes to his work on X.

“Rest in peace to Michael Madsen. I’d argue his work in this one scene from Reservoir Dogs birthed Tarantino’s whole career. One of the greats,” a fan wrote.

“‘That woman deserves her revenge. And…we deserve to die. But then again so does she. So…I guess we’ll just see, won’t we?,” RIP Micheal Madsen 1957 – 2025,” a dedication reads.

“Losing Michael Madsen is an absolute gut-punch. What an incredible actor, gone way too soon. Without question, I’ll remember him in part from his outstanding performance in Kill Bill. Madsen’s partnership with Tarantino was so special,” a fan wrote. “This is incredibly sad news.”

Michael Madsen was 67.

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