Death of Michael Madsen: Hollywood stars like Harvey Keitel react

After the death of “Kill Bill” and “Reservoir Dogs” star Michael Madsen (1957-2025) on July 3., colleagues, companions and his younger sister Virginia Madsen (63) react shocked. On Instagram, the actress, who played in the success film “Sideways”: “My brother Michael left the stage. He was thunder and velvet. She also writes: “We do not mourn for a public figure. We do not mourn a myth – but about meat and blood and a wild heart that stormed loudly, brilliantly and half in flames.” Madsen shares a black and white photo of the siblings.

Hollywood star Harvey Keitel (86), who stood in front of the camera with Madsen in Quentin Tarantinos (62) cult classic “Reservoir Dogs”, has commented on the tragic death. “We lost another big American poet,” said the 86-year-old. “Live well, my dear friend.”

Actress Vivica A. Fox (60), which was seen together with Madsen in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill – Volume 1 and 2”, also said. She described the deceased as a “talented man with an incredible canvas presence”.

Another former co-star Madsens, “The White Lotus” mime Walton Goggins (53), who appeared with the deceased in Tarantino’s snow-nesting “The Hateful”,: “Michael Madsen. This man. This poet. This crook. Love yourself, a hater forever. “

Actress Jennifer Tilly (66), who played “GetaWay” from 1994 in the remake “GetaWay”, had “a wicked sense of humor”. And further: “I can’t remember ever laughing at a film set in my life. A great talent. Too early from us.”

The well -known actor James Woods (78), who was also seen next to Madsen in “GetaWay”, also spoke up. “Oh man, this death is difficult” ,. “I was always touched by his amiable nature and generosity, the absolute opposite of the ‘hard boys’, which he embodied so brilliantly. Quiet in peace, dear friend.”

Comedian Rob Schneider (61), in whose sitcom “Real Rob” Madsen 2017 had a guest appearance: “It was a dream to work with Michael Madsen. A really gifted actor and gentleman who made sure that every person on the set felt comfortable with his stories and his contagious laugh.

“Bosch” star Titus Welliver (63) also paid his respect. : “Michael Madsen left us. Mike leaves a work that will never be forgotten. Quiet brother, too young.”