Updates on How the Actor Died – Hollywood Life

Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, died on July 3, 2025. Though a cause of death wasn’t immediately announced, multiple outlets reported what it was suspected to be. The news of Madsen’s death was confirmed by the actor’s publicist, Liz Rodriguez, who also revealed that he was working on multiple projects.

“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,” Rodriguez’s statement read, which was also also written by Madsen’s managers, Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, according to ABC News. “Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, currently being edited.”

Below, learn what the cause of Madsen’s untimely death was and learn more about the actor.

How Old Was Michael Madsen When He Died?

Madsen was 67 years old when he died.

Michael Madsen’s Suspected Cause of Death

Though an official cause of death has not been disclosed, his publicist, Rodriguez, told ABC News that Madsen is suspected to have died due to cardiac arrest.

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