Michael Madsen, known for voicing Toni Cipriani in GTA 3, has passed away

Michael Madsen, known for his role in Grand Theft Auto 3, has died at 67.

The Hollywood Reporter states that Madsen's death was due to a heart attack, according to a statement from his representative.

In the gaming world, Madsen is best remembered for voicing Toni Cipriani in Grand Theft Auto 3.

He also contributed his voice to other games, including Don Rafferty in True Crime: Streets of LA, John Tanner in Driver 3, Daud in Dishonored, and Futoshi Shimano in the English version of Yakuza.

His latest role was Travis Baker in the game Crime Boss: Rockay City by 505 Games.

Launching his career in the 1980s, Madsen was significantly recognized for his performances in several Quentin Tarantino films, among them Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol 1 & 2, The Hateful Eight, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Across his career, he accumulated nearly 350 acting credits on IMDB, appearing in titles such as WarGames, Thelma & Louise, Donnie Brasco, Die Another Day, and Sin City.

Virginia Madsen, his sister, expressed her feelings regarding his passing via Facebook.

She described him as "thunder and velvet, mischief wrapped in tenderness, a poet disguised as an outlaw," adding he was both a family man and complex in nature, overflowing with love.

Virginia emphasized they are mourning the real person behind the public persona, someone who was spirited and exceptional.

She mentioned her fondness for their shared humor and his past self, noting the void left by his absence, especially missing her older brother.

She expressed appreciation for the support from others and mentioned details on commemorating his life would be shared later, indicating a period of personal reflection is needed now.