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

Actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure, his cardiologist has confirmed. The Reservoir Dogs star's doctor told NBC4 Los Angeles that heart disease and alcoholism will be named as contributing factors on the death certificate.

Michael Madsen, icon of grit and bloodied elegance, has died. He was 67. The actor, best known for slicing off a cop’s ear in Reservoir Dogs and then dancing to Stealers Wheel like he was at a backyard barbecue,