Breaking News: Michael Madsen Dies of Cardiac Arrest
Hollywood legend Michael Madsen—famed for roles in Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood—passed away on July 3, 2025, at age 67, at his home in Malibu. His publicist confirmed he was found unresponsive from a suspected cardiac arrest en.wikipedia.orgnypost.com+6abcnews.go.com+6theguardian.com+6.
Career Highlights: A Gritty Legacy
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Debuted in 1982 (Against All Hope); joined Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago abcnews.go.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3theguardian.com+3
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Breakthrough with Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs (1992), including iconic ear-cutting dance scene apnews.com+3abcnews.go.com+3theguardian.com+3
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Reunited with Quentin Tarantino in Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood en.wikipedia.org+7en.wikipedia.org+7theguardian.com+7
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Acted in over 300 film/TV roles—including Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, Sin City tmz.com+5theguardian.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5
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Published poetry and memoirs; film projects in progress: Resurrection Road, Concessions, Cookbook for Southern Housewives cbsnews.com+5abcnews.go.com+5tmz.com+5
Cause of Death & Official Statements
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Found unresponsive early Thursday morning; pronounced dead at ≈8:25 AM abcnews.go.com+6theguardian.com+6tmz.com+6
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No foul play suspected; Deputy reported “natural causes” likely from cardiac arrest people.com+6cbsnews.com+6theguardian.com+6
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Publicist Liz Rodriguez: “Michael was preparing new films and a poetry book… one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors” apnews.com+5abcnews.go.com+5theguardian.com+5
👨👩👧👦 Family & Personal Life
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Born in Chicago (Sept 25, 1957); brother of Oscar-nominee Virginia Madsen apnews.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4abcnews.go.com+4
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Married three times; six children (includes actor Christian Madsen) en.wikipedia.org
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Tragic loss of son Hudson (2022, suicide at age 26); later separated/divorced from wife DeAnna people.com+2abcnews.go.com+2cbsnews.com+2
📣 Tributes from Hollywood
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Virginia Madsen: “Thunder and velvet… poet disguised as an outlaw… I’ll miss my big brother” en.wikipedia.org+2theguardian.com+2apnews.com+2
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Walton Goggins: “This artist… rascal… Aura like no one else… A H8TER forever” theguardian.com+1apnews.com+1
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Community mourns the loss of Tarantino’s iconic bad guy—Vivica A. Fox, James Woods, Rob Schneider, and others paid tribute
Michael Madsen Movie List (Select Roles)
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Reservoir Dogs (Mr. Blonde/Vic Vega, 1992)
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Thelma & Louise (Jimmy Lennox, 1991)
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Free Willy (Glen Greenwood, 1993)
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Donnie Brasco (Sonny Black, 1997)
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Species (Press Lennox, 1995)
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Die Another Day (NSA Director, 2002)
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Sin City (Detective Bob, 2005)
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Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 (Budd/Sidewinder)
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The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood tmz.com+5theguardian.com+5apnews.com+5en.wikipedia.org+7en.wikipedia.org+7people.com+7
Net Worth & Legacy
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Estimated net worth: $8–12 million
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Sought-after voice actor (e.g., GTA III, Dishonored) and published poet—released four poetry books
People Also Ask
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Q: Is Michael Madsen dead?
A: Yes; died July 3, 2025, from apparent cardiac arrest in Malibu de.wikipedia.org+10abcnews.go.com+10tmz.com+10 -
Q: Cause of death?
A: Cardiac arrest; officially ruled natural causes tmz.com -
Q: How old was he?
A: 67 years old (born Sept 25, 1957) abcnews.go.com -
Q: Notable roles?
A: Mr. Blonde (Reservoir Dogs), Budd (Kill Bill), appearing in Donnie Brasco, Sin City people.com+3theguardian.com+3abcnews.go.com+3
🔗 News & Social Links
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ABC News, CBS, AP, People.com, The Guardian, TMZ reports
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Virginia Madsen Instagram tribute
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Walton Goggins X tribute
🕊️ Final Tribute
Michael Madsen embodied the antihero—tough yet tender, gritty yet poetic. He leaves behind a cinematic legacy, deep tributes from peers, and a family that meant everything to him. So long, Mr. Blonde. Your dance lives on.
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