One of the most critically acclaimed character actors in Holly wood, Michael Madsen, died on July 4 in Los Angeles.

He was 67. Although he became internationally renowned after playing the toughie Mr Blonde in Quentin Tarantino`s first film as director, the heist drama Reservoir Dogs (and later in Quentin T`s Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2), his work in classics such as Thelma & Louise and Donnie Brasco was also widely appreciated. May he rest in peace.