Michael Madsen's Family Breaks Silence on His Shocking Death

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It was sadly announced on July 3 that "Reservoir Dogs" actor Michael Madsen passed away. He was 67 years old.

TheLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday thatMadsen was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California. The authorities believe he died of natural causes. Cardiac arrestwas the likely cause, according to his manager Ron Smith.

Madsen, who is best know for his work in Quentin Tarantino's films, made appearances in "Kill Bill: Volume 2" and "The Hateful Eight." He was also in "Donnie Brasco" and "Thelma & Louise" among other films.

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The longtime actor's loved ones are understandably devastated by Thursday's development. His sister, "Sideways" actress Virginia Madsen, released a statement this afternoon.

"My brother Michael has left the stage," she told Variety. "He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark."

She finished off her statement with a heartfelt message about the bond they've formed over the years.

"I’ll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I’ll miss the boy he was before the legend; I miss my big brother. Thank you to everyone reaching out with love and memory. In time, we’ll share how we plan to celebrate his life - but for now, we stay close, and let the silence say what words can’t."

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The past few years have been quite heartbreaking for the Madsen family. In 2022, he lost his son, U.S. Army sergeant Hudson Madsen, at the young age of 26.

Michael Madsen's Family Breaks Silence on His Shocking Death first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 3, 2025