Who was Michael Madsen’s son Hudson and what was his cause of death?
On January 24, 2022, it was confirmed that one of the sons of famed American actor Michael Madsen had passed away.
Michael's son Hudson died at just 26 years old on the island of Oahu.
Who was Michael Madsen's son Hudson and what was his cause of death?
Hudson Madsen was found with a self inflicted gunshot wound in a suspected suicide, but officials would not confirm when the tragic incident took place.
He leaves behind his mother DeAnna and four siblings: Christian, Max, Calvin, and Luke Ray.
Hudson is also known for being the godson of famed director Quentin Tarantino.
His father, Michael, 64, and Quentin, 58, are longtime collaborators who have worked together on hit films such as Kill Bill Vol.1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2.
According to his Facebook profile, Hudson lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii, with his wife Carlie.
Carlie posted a photo on Instagram just last week thanking her husband Hudson for helping her in her recovery after her surgery.
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She wrote: “He’s also been amazing in helping with my recovery and I’m just so thankful!”
Hudson appears to have served in the US Army as he often posted photos on his social media from his time in Afghanistan.
Who is Michael Madsen?
Michael Madsen is an American actor, producer, director, and writer.
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He has been married to DeAnna Madsen since 1996.
Madsen was worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, like Tarantino.
Michael has a total of five children: Christian Madsen, Calvin Madsen, Hudson Lee Madsen, Max Madsen, Luke Ray Madsen.
The actor was born on September 25, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
What have local officials revealed?
Not much information has been made public as of yet due to the nature of Hudson's death.
A spokeswoman for the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu confirmed his death.
"I can confirm Hudson Lee Madsen, 26, died by a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu."
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