Michael Madsen Dies at 67: Celebrating the Grit and Grace of a Hollywood Icon Michael Madsen, the brooding screen presence who etched himself into film history with his portrayal of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, has died at age 67. He was found unresponsive in his Malibu home on Thursday morning. According to preliminary reports, the cause of death is cardiac arrest. His representatives, Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, along with publicist Liz Rodriguez, expressed their sorrow in a statement: “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he will be deeply missed.” From Tarantino’s Muse to Independent…