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Prolific actor of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill fame dead at 67

Michael Madsen recreates Reservoir Dogs ear-cutting scene during quarantine
  • Prolific actor Michael Madsen, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films, has died at the age of 67.
  • Madsen passed away on Thursday morning due to cardiac arrest.
  • He was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu and pronounced dead at the scene.
  • His career spanned over 40 years, including notable appearances in films such as Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs.
  • At the time of his death, Madsen was working on new independent films and preparing to release a book of poetry.
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