Michael Madsen’s cause of death confirmed to be cardiac arrest triggered by heart disease and alcoholism

The cause of death for Michael Søren Madsen, famously known as Michael Madsen, who passed away on July 3, has now been confirmed. According to the death certificate, obtained by TMZ from the L.A. County Medical Examiner, Michael died of a cardiac arrest.

As per his death certificate, the cardiac arrest was triggered by cardiomyopathy, alcoholism, and coronary artery disease. The death certificate also revealed that Michael had thromboembolic disease and was undergoing a coronary angiography, a test to check for blocked or narrowed heart arteries.

Michael was found dead at his home in Malibu on July 3. After his death, his representative, Liz Rodriguez, told TMZ that he had died of a heart attack. However, the exact cause was not confirmed at the time. It has only now been made official with the release of his death certificate. According to his death certificate, Michael Madsen has been cremated.

Michael Madsen had reportedly been off alcohol for months before his death

While alcohol has been listed as a contributing factor in his death, sources close to Madsen told several outlets after his death that he had been sober for months. They said he was doing his best to stay away from alcohol and was focused on maintaining his recovery. Over the years, Michael had reportedly spent time in rehab centers in an effort to overcome his struggles with alcohol addiction.

However, Perry Wander, Michael's lawyer, told the Daily Mail in a statement:

"I just spoke to Michael two days ago. I knew he was not well. Michael was suffering from the effects of alcoholism. He had multiple stints in and out of rehab. He struggled to maintain his sobriety. He was not happy about his life."

He further added:

"Michael lived a life of regrets - those regrets being his two marriages"

Madsen struggled with addiction for years, facing multiple DUI arrests in 2012 and 2019. He was briefly jailed and was also ordered to attend AA meetings. He also faced a $100,000 bail after the incident at his Malibu home, where he was arrested following a fight with his son.

Michael Madsen's publicist and managers released a statement following his death that read:

"In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions and Cookbook For Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life."

It continued:

"Michael was also preparing to release a new book called Tears For My Father: Outlaw Thoughts And Poems currently being edited. Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many."

Fans and celebrities alike have mourned his passing and fondly remembered his legacy.

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