Kill Bill Star Michael Madsen’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Michael Madsen’s official death certificate has been made public, confirming that the actor passed away on Thursday, July 3rd due to a heart attack. Fans and colleagues are mourning his death at the age of 67. Two weeks later, TMZ received a copy of the death certificate from the L.A. County Medical Examiner, validating earlier reports that he had been dealing with heart disease. Known for his prominent roles in numerous Quentin Tarantino films and other blockbusters spanning from the 1980s to the present, Madsen leaves behind his wife of 29 years, DeAnna Morgan, as well as seven children.

The medical professionals concluded that Madsen’s death was due to a heart attack triggered by multiple health problems. At the time of his passing, he had coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy, along with blockages in various blood vessels. Additionally, the actor had been battling chronic alcoholism for quite some time, which worsened several other health concerns. His death certificate states that his body was cremated afterwards.

Born and raised in Chicago alongside his author-filmmaker mother, Elaine Madsen, Madsen harbored an early ambition for an artistic career. He honed his skills in renowned local theaters and even served as an apprentice to John Malkovich before making his mark in Hollywood. His breakthrough role was a minor part in “WarGames“, but it’s his collaborations with Tarantino that have made him particularly well-known.

Michael Madsen initially portrayed the flamboyant criminal “Mr. Blonde” in Quentin Tarantino’s first directorial project, “Reservoir Dogs“. However, he declined a role in Tarantino’s subsequent film, “Pulp Fiction“. Later, in 2003, he reteamed with the director for both parts of “Kill Bill“, assuming the role of Budd, the brother of the main antagonist. In 2015, he appeared as the compassionate cowboy Joe Gage in “The Hateful Eight“, and more recently, in 2019, he played Sheriff Hackett in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood“.

Throughout his illustrious career, Madsen amassed over 300 film and television credits, with an additional six projects set to be released following his passing. Prior to his demise, it was reported that the actor’s health had been on the mend; his family shared that he had been abstaining from alcohol for months and was receiving medical care for heart issues.

If you’re interested in rewatching Madsen’s films, you might need to search for them across various streaming platforms. Currently, “Reservoir Dogs” is accessible on Paramount+, while both “Kill Bill” movies are found on AMC+. As of now, “The Hateful Eight” is available for streaming on Netflix, and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” can be rented or bought digitally through PVOD stores.

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2025-07-17 23:10