Legendary actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67

Actor Michael Madsen has died at the age of 67, his publicist Liz Rodriguez has confirmed.

Madsen had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu home on Thursday, the publicist confirmed to CNN.

The legendary actor was certainly best known for his partnership with Quentin Tarantino in a number of movies, including Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Madsen also had screen credits in the likes of Thelma and Louise, Free Willy, and Sin City.

Madsen’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, as well as Rodriguez said in a joint statement: “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.”

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died unexpectedly.

His manager, Ron Smith, confirmed the news on Thursday, revealing he reportedly died from cardiac arrest.

Madsen was 67.

Known for his roles in “Reservoir Dogs,” “Donnie Brasco” and “Kill Bill,” Madsen was reportedly discovered unresponsive by authorities in his Malibu, Calif., home early this morning.

He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:25 a.m., a representative for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Post, adding that no foul play is suspected.

Madsen’s death is believed to be from natural causes, according to law enforcement.

The actors representatives released a statement following his sudden 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.,” Madsen’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez told The Post.

“Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,’ currently being edited,” they continued. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

Madsen was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 25, 1957. His sister is “Candy Man” actress Virginia Madsen, 63.

Madsen’s first acting gig was starring in the 1983 sci-fi techno thriller “WarGames,” but over his four-decade-long career, he became known for his tough guy roles and was a Quentin Tarantino favorite.

He famously played the cruel criminal “Mr. Blonde” in Tarantino’s 1992 directorial debut “Reservoir Dogs” before starring as Budd in the legendary filmmaker’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” (2003) and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2” (2004).

Madsen and Tarantino also teamed up for “Reservoir Dogs””The Hateful Eight” (2015) and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019).