Michael Madsen, Who Starred In ‘Reservoir Dogs’ And ‘Kill Bill,’ Dead At 67

The actor’s death was confirmed by his longtime manager.

Michael Madsen, who starred in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” among other hit films, has died. He was 67.

According to multiple reports, the actor was pronounced dead at his Malibu, California home Thursday morning by authorities who had responded to a 911 call. Longtime manager Ron Smith confirmed the cause to be cardiac arrest.

In a statement issued to NBC Los Angeles, managers Smith, Susan Ferris and publicist Liz Rodriguez described Madsen as “one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.”

“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,” the statement read. “Michael was also preparing to release a new book called ‘Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems,’ currently being edited.”

A Chicago native, Madsen got his professional start at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1980, where he served as an apprentice under John Malkovich. His first notable film role was the 1983 science fiction thriller “WarGames,” starring Matthew Broderick.