Michael Madsen, a frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator on films like "Reservoir Dogs" and a veteran actor in "Free Willy" and more, has died at 67.

Michael Madsen, a tough guy character actor and frequent Quentin Tarantino collaborator, has died at the age of 67.

Michael Madsen, a prolific screen actor who captivated audiences with his chillingly intense performances, most memorably as a sadistic thief who slices off a man’s ear in “Reservoir Dogs,” Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut,