Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs' star, dead at 67

NBC News reports Michael Madsen, whose alluring onscreen presence and intensity led to a career spanning more than four decades, has died. His manager, Ron Smith, announced his client passed away this morning, July 3. Madsen died following a cardiac arrest in his Malibu home.

Smith, Madsen’s other manager Susan Ferris, and the late actor’s publicist Liz Rodriguez released a statement following his passing:

In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life. Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.

Many fans will remember the great character actor for his work with director Quentin Tarantino. But over his 40+ year career, which began when he starred in 1982’s Against All Hope, Madsen appeared in many other well-known shows and movies. Some of his other signature credits include WarGames, Tilt, Donnie Brasco, Species, Free Willy, The Doors, Thelma & Louise, Sin City, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and The Natural.

Born on September 25, 1957 in Chicago, Madsen was one of three children. His sister is fellow actor Virginia Madsen. The late actor was married three times and had six children. His son, Divergent‘s Christian Madsen, followed in his dad’s footsteps. Madsen also has many more projects that he will appear in posthumously. But his unforgettable work in some of the best films of the last forty years have already assured his place in Hollywood history.