Michael Madsen is being remembered by his Hollywood friends. The actor, who collaborated with Quentin Tarantino ever since his directorial debut “Reservoir Canine,” died at age 67 after affected by a cardiac arrest.
Madsen’s workforce confirmed his loss of life to IndieWire, stating that he had been discovered unresponsive at his Malibu dwelling. Madsen starred in each “Kill Invoice” movies, “The Hateful Eight,” and “As soon as Upon A Time in Hollywood,” and nearly appeared in “Pulp Fiction” as Vincent Vega, the character that was later performed by John Travolta. Outdoors of his work with Tarantino, Madsen acted in “Donnie Brasco,” “The Pure,” “The Doorways,” “Thelma & Louise,” “Die One other Day,” “Sin Metropolis,” “Boarding Gate,” and “Free Willy,” amongst many different movies. His representatives cited that he had extra initiatives within the works, too.
“Michael Madsen was certainly one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will likely be missed by many. […] Within the final two years Michael Madsen has been performing some unbelievable work with unbiased movie together with upcoming characteristic movies ‘Resurrection Highway,’ ‘Concessions,’ and ‘Cookbook for Southern Housewives,’ and was actually trying ahead to this subsequent chapter in his life,” Madsen’s managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez mentioned in a joint assertion obtained by IndieWire. “Michael was additionally making ready to launch a brand new ebook known as ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Ideas and Poems’ [which is] presently being edited.”
Madsen’s household, former co-stars, and administrators took to social media to recollect the late actor.
“My brother Michael has left the stage,” his sister, actress Virginia Madsen, wrote in a press release to Selection. “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw. A father, a son, a brother — etched in contradiction, tempered by love that left its mark.”
She continued, “We’re not mourning a public determine. We’re not mourning a delusion — however flesh and blood and ferocious coronary heart. Who stormed by way of life loud, good, and half on hearth. Who leaves us echoes — gruff, good, unrepeatable — half legend, half lullaby. I’ll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him. I’ll miss the boy he was earlier than the legend; I miss my large brother. Thanks to everybody reaching out with love and reminiscence. In time, we’ll share how we plan to rejoice his life — however for now, we keep shut, and let the silence say what phrases can’t.”
The duo labored collectively in director Michael Mongillo’s 2007 mockumentary “Being Michael Madsen,” starring as comedic variations of themselves.
Madsen’s fellow “Kill Invoice” actor Vivica A. Fox instructed The Publish that he was a “proficient” co-star. “I had the pleasure of working with Michael Madsen on ‘Kill Invoice’ & a number of different movies!” Fox mentioned. “Michael was a proficient man with an AMAZING on display screen presence! My deepest condolences & prayers to his household.”
Harvey Keitel, who labored with Madsen on “Reservoir Canine,” instructed The Publish, “We’ve misplaced one other nice American poet. Farewell, my pricey good friend. I’ll always remember the most effective scenes I’ve ever seen on movie — of you and Chris Penn preventing in ‘Reservoir Canine.’ A fantastic love scene. Give Chris a hug for me.” (Chris Penn died in 2006 at age 40.)
James Woods wrote to recollect Madsen, “Oh man, it is a arduous one. Michael and I did ‘The Getaway’ collectively. We did ‘Straight Discuss’ collectively. I used to be all the time touched by his candy nature and generosity, absolutely the reverse of the ‘powerful guys’ he portrayed so brilliantly. Relaxation in Peace, pricey good friend.”
Rob Schneider additionally wrote, “Michael Madsen was a dream to work with.A very gifted actor & gentleman who made each individual on the set comfy; beneficiant along with his tales & along with his infectious laughter.I solely want we may have achieved extra issues collectively on this loopy enterprise. My like to his youngsters & pals.”
