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.

Madsen's managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith and publicist Liz Rodriguez also confirmed news of the prolific actor's death in a statement shared to The Times on Thursday. Smith said Madsen, who garnered nearly 330 acting credits over the course of his decades-long career, died of cardiac arrest.

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