Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill” made him a standout in Quentin Tarantino’s films, has died. He was 67.

Michael Madsen, the actor best known for playing tough guys in Quentin Tarantino films 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill,' has died at the age of 67.

Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.