Michael Madsen, a prolific character actor best known for his frequent appearances in Quentin Tarantino films, died Thursday morning. The cause of death, his manager said (per NBC News), was cardiac arrest. He was 67.

Here is how the Michael Madsen and Quentin Tarantino collaborations rank against each other.

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).

A prolific actor who appeared in more than 300 movies and TV shows, he brought a chilling intensity to Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill.”

The cause of Michael Madsen’s death has been revealed. His personal cardiologist has shared that the legendary actor died from heart failure. He was 67. His doctor confirmed that heart failure will be listed as his cause of death, with heart disease and alcoholism also being contributing factors, according to NBCLA.

Heart disease and alcoholism are understood to have played a factor in Hollywood actor Michael Madsen's death, it is reported. The Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs actor, aged 67, was found unresponsive at home last week,

Michael Madsen had an amazing film career, and with his death, fans are looking back on his best roles, and one of his best might be surprising.

Virginia Madsen is remembering her late brother and fellow actor, Michael Madsen, who died on Thursday at age 67 from cardiac arrest. The prolific actor was best known for his tough guy roles in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill series.