Reservoir Dogs Actor Michael Madsen Passes Away from Heart Failure

Actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, passed away from heart failure, as confirmed by his cardiologist.

The 67-year-old was discovered unresponsive at his home in Malibu, California, last Thursday and was declared deceased.

His doctor mentioned that heart disease and alcoholism were contributing factors to his death, as reported by NBC Los Angeles.

With no suspicious circumstances and the cause of death attributed to natural causes, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has closed the case.

Throughout his 40-year career, Madsen appeared in films such as Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Sin City.

He was notably associated with director Quentin Tarantino, featuring in movies like Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

The Chicago-born actor collaborated with Tarantino in the iconic role of Mr Blonde in the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs.

His sister, Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, honored her brother in a statement to Variety, describing him as a multifaceted individual with a profound impact.

Madsen was in the process of finalizing a new book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems, according to a statement from his managers and publicist.

According to the source: Sky News.