Michael Madsen was a frequent collaborator of Quentin Tarantino, who cast him in one of his most iconic roles, Mr. Blonde (also known as Vic Vega).

Michael Madsen, a tough guy character actor and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at the age of 67.

M ichael Madsen is dead at the age of 67 from cardiac arrest, IndieWire has confirmed. He was found unresponsive July 3 in his Malibu home. The prolific character actor was best known for his decades-spanning collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, appearing in the director’s “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill,” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”