Known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's films from Reservoir Dogs (1992) to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), including Kill Bill and The Hateful Eight, the actor made history by turning down the lead role in Pulp Fiction (1994).

Smith said Madsen, who garnered nearly 330 acting credits over the course of his decades-long career, died of cardiac arrest. "Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, who will be missed by many,