Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, whose film career spanned decades and included roles in “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill” and “Donnie Brasco,” died from heart failure, his cardiologist told NBC Los Angele

Actor Michael Madsen, best known for his role as “Mr. Blonde” in the Quentin Tarantino classic “Reservoir Dogs,” died of heart failure, according a news report Tuesday that cites his cardiologist.

Heart failure ruled as the cause of Michael Madsen’s death, with heart disease and alcoholism named as silent contributors.