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Michael Madsen’s alcohol addiction fight is taking the spotlight in the days following the iconic actor’s tragic death. Madsen passed away on Thursday, July 3, at the age of 67. He’s best known for his roles in cult classics like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill.
A Decades-Long Struggle
Madsen was found unresponsive in his Malibu, California home and pronounced dead at the scene. The actor’s cardiologist confirmed that heart failure was the cause of death.
Madsen’s physician also confirmed that heart disease and alcoholism were contributing factors in the actor’s sudden passing. Long term heavy alcohol use is linked to serious and potentially fatal illnesses.
Chronic alcohol misuse can be especially damaging to the heart and cause individuals to have a greater risk of heart failure. Madsen had a decades-long battle with alcohol addiction but reportedly had been sober before his death.
A Series of Devastating Losses
Sources report that after spending years in and out of rehab and struggling with depression, Madsen was beginning to make strides in his sobriety. The actor was said to be actively working his recovery program and also spent time mentoring others at a Malibu treatment facility.
However, the 2022 loss of his 26 year old son, Hudson, to suicide reportedly hit the actor hard. The event marked the beginning of an especially tumultuous period in the actor’s life. In August of 2024 Madsen was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery against his wife, DeAnna, who filed for divorce the following month.
In the days and weeks before his death, those closest to Madsen were uncertain of his state of mind but had hoped he was still working on his recovery. A source that claims to have spoken with him in June said that he was in bad shape but had planned to return to rehab for additional support as he tried to navigate the challenges he was facing.
The actor also reportedly had multiple film projects in the works and was completing final edits on a new book.
The Sin City star’s 19 year old son, Luke, paid tribute to him in an Instagram Post, describing his father as the “coolest, most badass human” and a great dad.
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