Michael Madsen dies: Walton Goggins leads tributes to Hollywood “icon”

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The renowned actor Michael Madsen, best recognized for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino and numerous other ventures, sadly passed away at the age of 67.

At his residence in Malibu, the actor was discovered unconscious by authorities who had been summoned due to an emergency call. His manager later confirmed through The Hollywood Reporter that he was declared dead on the spot after a possible heart attack.

Known predominantly for his character Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s initial film “Reservoir Dogs”, Madsen later worked with the director on three more projects: “Kill Bill: Volume 2”, “The Hateful Eight”, and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.

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Besides gracing the silver screen in films like “Thelma & Louise” and “Sin City”, Madsen has lent his distinctive voice to video games including “Grand Theft Auto III” and “Dishonored”. He also made an appearance on the ninth season of “Celebrity Big Brother” back in 2012.

The deceased actor received numerous tributes from industry professionals, with Walton Goggins, his co-star from “The Hateful Eight,” describing Madsen as an “artist,” “poet,” “trickster,” and “icon” on Instagram. He also noted that Madsen had an aura unlike any other.

In a heartfelt tribute, I, myself, acknowledged the profound impact of Madsen’s gentle disposition and selfless nature, a stark contrast to the hardened characters he so skillfully played, in a post on X. (James Woods, my co-star in Straight Talk and The Getaway.)

In a statement on X, Robert Rodriguez – the director who worked with Madsen in “Sin City” – expressed: “Michael was incredibly larger-than-life… He was an utter delight to collaborate with. I’ll deeply miss you, Michael; you are undoubtedly among the greats.

Apart from appearing in the James Bond series after his role in Die Another Day (2002), Madsen was also remembered by a representative of the franchise, who expressed their condolences to his loved ones.

He was a mix of thunder and softness. Troublemaker enveloped in affection. A poet hiding in an outlaw’s garb. He was a dad, a son, and a brother, all defined by contrasts, but bound together by love that left an enduring impression.

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2025-07-04 02:48