Michael Madsen died at the age of 67: his tragic last years

After Michael Madsen’s death at the age of 67, his long -time lawyer Perry spoke about the actor’s health problems. Madsen, who, according to management, died of cardiac arrest had to fight alcohol problems for years.

“I spoke to Michael two days before his death – I knew that he was not doing well,” the lawyer said the actor over 20 years and experienced his alcohol addiction up close. “Michael suffered from the consequences of his addiction. He was in withdrawal clinics several times, but never managed to stay sober permanently,” continued Wander. Madsen was “not happy with his life”.

The “Kill Bill” star’s alcohol problems were no secret and always brought Michael Madsen into conflict with the law. In 2019, according to the report for drunkenness, Madsen lost a film role worth $ 100,000 and had to spend four days in custody. He had already been arrested under similar circumstances in 2012. At that time, a judge ordered that Madsen had to attend the anonymous alcoholic meetings – but he did not comply with this edition.

In addition to addiction, Michael Madsen put a bitter divorce dispute with his wife Deanna Madsen (64). “I am jointly responsible for the fact that she has added to him in his last years,” emphasized his lawyer. The conflict was about maintenance claims and financial disputes, and Madsen was also withdrawn in a “malicious way”. “Michael lived a life full of remorse – and this remorse mainly referred to his two marriages,” continued Wander.

Michael Madsen had submitted Deanna’s divorce after 28 years of marriage. Due to alleged domestic violence against her, he had to briefly detained again in the same year. The procedure was discontinued due to lack of evidence. Two years earlier, her youngest son Hudson died by suicide. Together the ex-couple has two more sons.

From 1984 to 1988 Madsen was married to Georganne Lapiere, the half -sister of singer Cher. Two sons date from his second marriage to Jeannine Bisignano (1991-1995).

Madsen became known primarily through his collaboration with cult director Quentin Tarantino (62). He played striking gangster rolls in films such as “Reservoir Dogs” (1992), “Kill Bill” (2004) and “The Hateful Eight” (2015). In addition to his film career, he published several books of poetry. On the morning of July 3 (local time) he was found lifeless in his home in Malibu, California, as a spokesman for the Los Angeles police confirmed the “Hollywood Reporter”.