Hollywood legend Michael Madsen, 67, was found unresponsive at his Malibu residence and pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. by paramedics. Authorities have confirmed cardiac arrest as the likely cause, with no foul play suspected. The actor’s longtime assistant made the emergency call. Madsen, known for his iconic roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill Vol. 2, leaves behind a powerful legacy spanning more than 40 years in film. Tributes are flooding in for the beloved star of Sin City and Free Willy. His sister Virginia mourned him with a touching tribute: “My brother Michael has left the stage.” He lived with his wife, sister, and four sons, still reeling from the 2022 loss of his eldest son, Hudson, a US Army sergeant who died by suicide.
