US actor Michael Madsen, known for Reservoir Dogs, dies at 67

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” has died.

Michael Madsen's sister, Virginia Madsen, shared a moving post about the actor who died on Thursday from cardiac arrest. He was 67. The actress shared a black and white photo of the siblings on Instagram along with a message on behalf of her and their family.

As Mr. Blonde, he was soft-spoken yet terrifying – exemplified by the now-classic scene involving a straight-razor and an ear. He worked with Tarantino multiple times in Kill Bill and The Hateful Eight. According to the statement from his representatives, Madsen was "looking forward to the next chapter of his life."