US EditionObituary: Michael Madsen_ Actor Who Will Forever Be Known for that Cut-Throat Razor Scene in ‘Reservoir Dogs’
- Michael Madsen, a 67-year-old actor known for Reservoir Dogs and his work with Quentin Tarantino, was found dead at his Malibu home on July 3, 2025.
- His death followed a recent period of personal struggle including the 2022 suicide of his son Hudson and ongoing work on independent films, with cardiac arrest cited as the cause.
- Madsen carved a niche as a tough-guy actor in over 300 films including Kill Bill, Donnie Brasco, and Thelma & Louise, while also preparing a book titled Tears For My Father.
- Michael Madsen's representatives, including Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, commended his recent independent film projects such as Resurrection Road and noted that he was eagerly anticipating the next phase of his career.
- Michael Madsen’s passing leaves a legacy embraced by family and peers, with his son Luke honoring him and industry voices noting his impact beyond tough-guy roles.
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THE LETTER OF HOLLYWOOD. Our correspondent in Los Angeles goes back to the disappearance of the unforgettable interpreter of Mr Blonde from "Reservoir Dogs". An actor attached and confined forever to the roles of "bad guy".
Michael Madsen is dead – known from Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, loved for his character away from the camera.
He was remembered by everyone for his anti-hero roles in Quentin Tarantino's films.
Obituary: Michael Madsen, actor who will forever be known for that cut-throat razor scene in ‘Reservoir Dogs’
Michael Madsen, who has died of a heart attack at the age of 67, was an actor who made his name as the psychopathic Mr Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and went on to appear in four more Tarantino films.
Michael Madsen's Son Pays Tribute to Dad After His Sudden Death: 'My Hero'
Michael Madsen's 19-year-old son, Luke Madsen, is honoring his late father in a deeply moving post following the Reservoir Dogs star's sudden death at 67. Luke took to Instagram on Friday to share a powerful tribute alongside a throwback photo of himself as a child sitting with his dad. The post comes one day after Michael was found dead at his Malibu home on July 3. "Some Peoples Hero's Wear Capes. And Fly Shooting Lasers Out Of Their Eyes. Som…
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