The Heartbreaking Tribute Michael Madsen’s Sister Left Behind Reveals Shocking Untold Secrets
He alleged in his divorce filings that DeAnna’s “neglect, drinking and alcoholism” led to their son being found with a self-inflicted wound using an armed weapon.
In his divorce filing, Michael blamed his third wife DeAnna for driving their son to end his own life
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Perry said Michael had “many struggles” in his personal life.
“I just spoke to Michael two days ago,” he told the Daily Mail following his passing. “I knew he was not well.”
“Michael was suffering from the effects of alcoholism,” he continued. “He had multiple stints in and out of rehab. He struggled to maintain his sobriety. He was not happy about his life.”
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His legal battles with DeAnna particularly took a toll on him, the lawyer said.
“I blame her for putting in the screws over his last years of life,’ Wander said, alleging the legal battle, which saw his passport be ‘maliciously revoked,’ impacted his ability to travel and work abroad,” he told the outlet. “ … Michael lived a life of regrets – those regrets being his two marriages.”
The actor’s younger sister Virginia Madsen shared a touching tribute following his passing
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Following his passing, tributes came pouring in from Hollywood stars, including his younger sister Virginia Madsen.
“My brother Michael has left the stage,” the actress wrote on social media. “He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw.”
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Virginia said they weren’t mourning a “public figure” or “myth,” but “flesh and blood and ferocious heart.”
“I’ll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him,” she added. “I’ll miss the boy he was before the legend. I miss my big brother.”
“He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness,” Virginia wrote on social media
Fans and celebrities shared condolences in the comments section of her post.
“My sincere condolences to you and your family,” Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone commented, while Bride of Chucky actress Jennifer Tilly wrote, “My condolences. He was a wonderful man.”
Several Hollywood stars shared emotional messages, reflecting on the times they shared with the deceased actor
Walton Goggins shared a tribute to his The Hateful Eight co-star and called him an “icon,” with an “aura like no one else.”
“Ain’t enough words so I’ll just say this…. I love you buddy,” The White Lotus star said.
Jennifer Tilly, who starred alongside him in The Getaway described him as “one of [her] favorite actors” she’s ever worked with.
Michael was one of my favorite actors I ever worked with. “The Getaway” was very early in my career and he made me feel safe and supported. He was wildly audacious and rambunctious with his character choices, and had a wicked sense of humor. I don’t recall ever laughing so much… pic.twitter.com/stmTtDwXpo
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) July 3, 2025
Michael Madsen was a dream to work with.A truly gifted actor & gentleman who made every person on the set comfortable; generous with his stories & with his infectious laughter.I only wish we could have done more things together in this crazy business
My love to his kids & friends pic.twitter.com/JzrF4JmSKc— Rob Schneider 🇺🇸 (@RobSchneider) July 3, 2025
Billy Baldwin found it “fitting” that the actor “would pass away on 4th of July weekend.”
“He was no firecracker… a total stick of dynamite on screen and in life. Rest easy my friend,” he added.
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