Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies aged 67

Actor Michael Madsen, who starred successful a fig of Quentin Tarantino films, has died astatine the property of 67, according to Sky's US spouse NBC News.

Chicago-born Madsen died connected Thursday greeting from cardiac arrest, his manager, Ron Smith said.

He appeared successful dozens of films during a vocation that spanned much than 40 years, with surface credits including Thelma and Louise, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco and Sin City.

But helium was good known for his collaborations with Tarantino, who formed him successful Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time successful Hollywood.

Tributes poured successful for Madsen connected societal media.

Captain America co-director Joe Russo said: "Michael Madsen ALWAYS had bite. RIP."

"In the past 2 years Michael Madsen has been doing immoderate unthinkable enactment with autarkic movie including upcoming diagnostic films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was truly looking guardant to this adjacent section successful his life," managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez said successful a statement.

"Michael was besides preparing to merchandise a caller publication called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, presently being edited. Michael Madsen was 1 of Hollywood's astir iconic actors, who volition beryllium missed by many."

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