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Virginia Madsen Honors Late Brother Michael at Memorial

9/29/2025

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Virginia Madsen appeared for first time since her brother Michael Madsen's July death from cardiac arrest.
In Los Angeles, she was joined by Elaine Madsen, 93.
She wore a white dress and lavender scarf.
She described Michael as 'thunder and velvet' and a 'poet disguised as an outlaw'.
Michael Madsen, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, is survived by five children.

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Virginia Madsen appeared for first time since her brother Michael Madsen's July death from cardiac arrest.
In Los Angeles, she was joined by Elaine Madsen, 93.
She wore a white dress and lavender scarf.
She described Michael as 'thunder and velvet' and a 'poet disguised as an outlaw'.
Michael Madsen, Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, is survived by five children.