The White Lotus’ Walton Goggins Pays Tribute to Michael Madsen, Calls Him ‘Rascal’

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Walton Goggins, a star nominated for an Emmy, expressed a touching tribute to his co-star Michael Madsen, who passed away at the age of 67 on Thursday morning. On social media, he posted pictures of the late Hollywood icon, reminiscing about the legendary actor known for his memorable roles in various films, including Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, both directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Walton Goggins pays tribute to Michael Madsen

One interpretation of the original sentence could be: “The main actor from The White Lotus posted a heartfelt tribute to his co-star and friend, who sadly passed away on July 3.

Actor Walton Goggins recently posted a series of images on Instagram featuring his fellow cast members from “The Hateful Eight.” In the caption, he praised Michael Madsen by saying, “This man… this creative soul… this wordsmith… this mischievous spirit… True LEGEND…. Unmatched presence like none other.

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The actor from The Righteous Gemstones expressed his feelings by saying, ‘There aren’t enough words, so I’ll just tell you this… I love you, friend.’ He also referred to their work together in The Hateful Eight, stating, ‘I’m always going to be a hater.’ Fans of Goggins responded with comments like, ‘He was genuine.’

In a statement to the New York Post, Harvey Keitel, a fellow actor who worked with him in Reservoir Dogs, expressed his sorrow by saying, “We’ve lost another exceptional talent. Farewell, my valued friend.” Keitel also recalled one of his favorite film moments, which was the fight scene between them and Chris Penn in Reservoir Dogs. Tragically, Penn, another star from the 1992 movie, passed away in 2006 at the age of 40.

Michael Madsen passed away at his residence in Malibu, California. According to his manager, Ron Smith, the actor from Kill Bill experienced a heart attack that ultimately took his life. In a shared statement, his team mentioned that over the past two years, Michael Madsen had been engaged in remarkable independent film projects such as Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, which are yet to be released.

Michael Madsen’s team expressed that the actor was eagerly anticipating this upcoming phase in his life. Moreover, the star of Die Another Day was readying to publish a new book titled Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts and Poems, which is undergoing final edits. They concluded by saying, “Michael Madsen, one of Hollywood’s legendary actors, will be deeply missed by numerous fans.

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2025-07-05 01:10