Actor Michael Madsen's Cause Of Death Revealed After His Passing At 67
The actor is said to have been found "unresponsive" by law enforcement at his home in Los Angeles.
Months before his death, Michael Madsen, who had been struggling with his son, Hudson's tragic suicide, was also embroiled in a legal feud with his wife, DeAnna, and was in the process of divorcing her.
According to reports, Los Angeles County deputies responded to a 911 call at Madsen's home on July 3, where he was found "unresponsive" and eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
As of now, the Hollywood star's death is said to be due to natural causes, with no foul play suspected.
"What we understand is Michael had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu home earlier this morning," Madsen's manager, Ron Smith, told People Magazine.
Smith, along with Madsen's other manager, Susan Ferris, and his publicist, Liz Rodriguez, also released a lengthy statement on the late actor.
They wrote, "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," the trio added.
They concluded, "Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many."
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