Madsen, who appeared in some of Tarantino's biggest films, including "Reservoir Dogs," "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," was known for playing a tough guy on screen and enjoyed success in the movie business for over four decades,

Michael Madsen, a tough guy character actor and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at the age of 67.

M ichael Madsen is dead at the age of 67 from cardiac arrest, IndieWire has confirmed. He was found unresponsive July 3 in his Malibu home. The prolific character actor was best known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, appearing in the director’s “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”