BREAKING NEWS Michael Madsen dead at 67: Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs star passes away at his Malibu home
The legendary actor was found 'unresponsive' at his Malibu home early Thursday morning, per 4 Los Angeles.
Deputies responded to the Los Angeles County home after a 911 call early Thursday. Madsen was pronounced dead at the home.
In an email from the star's manager Ron Smith to the outlet, it was claimed Madsen had died from cardiac arrest.
A statement read: '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.
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