The death of Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has been announced, leaving fans heartbroken.
The star appeared in many blockbuster movies over the years, including Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol. 2, Die Another Day and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2012.
However, it has now been confirmed that Michael sadly died on Thursday (July 3) aged 67 – and tributes have since poured in.
Michael Madsen’s death announced
The sad news of Michael Madsen’s death was announced last night.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter that Michael was found “unresponsive” by deputies responding to a 911 call at his Malibu home. He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m.
Michael’s rep at EMR Media Entertainment told the publication: “We understand Michael had a cardiac arrest.”
A joint statement from his managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith of Bohemia Entertainment and Rodriguez also said: “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”
‘Gone way too soon’
Tributes have since poured in for Michael.
On X, one person said: “Losing Michael Madsen is an absolute gut-punch. What an incredible actor, gone way too soon.” Someone else added: “RIP Michael Madsen. Some good work.”
A third fan also wrote: “Michael Madsen had charisma to spare. He was riveting onscreen. Just had to keep looking at him. Rest In Peace Michael Madsen. You will be missed.”
Fellow actor Jennifer Tilly also shared her sadness and wrote on X: “Michael was one of my favorite actors I ever worked with. ‘The Getaway’ was very early in my career and he made me feel safe and supported.
“He was wildly audacious and rambunctious with his character choices, and had a wicked sense of humor. I don’t recall ever laughing so much on a film set in my life. A huge talent. Gone too soon. RIP Michael Madsen.”
Michael’s controversies
The actor’s life wasn’t without its controversies, though.
Michael is second Celebrity Big Brother star to die this summer
Michael appeared on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2012, and starred alongside the likes of Natalie Cassidy, Gareth Thomas and eventual winner Denise Welch. As for Michael, he finished in fourth place in the final.
Sadly, Michael is the second Celebrity Big Brother star to pass away recently. In June, Kim Woodburn – who appeared on the show in 2017 – died aged 83. A statement revealed she died following a short illness. “Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate,” they shared.
Read more: Inside Kim Woodburn and Coleen Nolan’s feud – Loose Women clash; bullying claims; death threats
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