New Delhi, July 3 -- Michael Madsen, the rugged character actor who became a cult favorite for his unforgettable performances in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and the Kill Bill films, has died. He was 67.

Madsen was found unresponsive on Thursday morning (Juy 3) at his home in Malibu, California, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, who confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that deputies responded to a 911 call. He was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m.

Liz Rodriguez, Madsen's representative at EMR Media Entertainment, told THR that "we understand Michael had a cardiac arrest."

Over a prolific career spanning four decades, Madsen was best known for playing tough, menacing characters. He made his bre...