Michael Madsen 'Meltdown' Over War With Estranged Wife: 'Reservoir Dogs' Star 'Convinced Her Neglect and Boozing Drove Son to Suicide'
Michael Madsen is in a state of emotional meltdown over his war with his estranged wife, believing her neglect and drinking contributed to their son's tragic suicide.
Oct. 13 2024, Published 7:00 a.m. ET
Just one month after being busted for domestic violence, troubled actor Michael Madsen has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, DeAnna, howling she drove their son to suicide.
The tragedy left the 67-year-old Reservoir Dogs star unhinged and potentially heading down the same path as his son Hudson, a decorated Afghanistan war veteran who died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2022, sources told RadarOnline.com.
Michael Madsen has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, DeAnna.
In Madsen’s filing to end his 28-year marriage to actress DeAnna, 64, he claimed their son killed himself due to “her neglect, drinking and alcoholism.”
The shocking charge is apparently just the latest in a string of blowups between the warring pair.
Sources said 'Reservoir Dogs' star Michael Madsen's son's tragic death left him unhinged.
Said an insider: “Michael has been grasping at straws trying to come to terms with Hudson’s suicide.
"At first, he blamed the military, saying his son was shamed for wanting to seek counselling. But now he says it’s DeAnna’s fault. He seems to be swinging wildly at this point.”
Michael Madsen says son's tragic death 'is DeAnna’s fault,' according to sources.
While the couple has been separated for two years, their marriage reached the breaking point in August when Michael allegedly shoved DeAnna during an argument.
He was arrested, but the case was later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Madsen’s troubles include a bizarre trespassing arrest at a Malibu mansion in 2022 and arrests for drunk driving in 2012 and 2019.
Meanwhile, after thriving in some hit films, his Hollywood career has taken a nosedive.
DeAnna said in a statement that she and their two surviving children have tried their best to help Michael Madsen but it doesn’t seem enough.
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In a statement, DeAnna said she and their two surviving children, 27-year-old Kalvin and 18-year-old Luke, have tried their best to help him.
But it doesn’t seem enough.
Said the insider: “Michael needs help, but he lashes out at anyone who tries to give it to him.
"You fear he’s going to end up in jail or worse if he doesn’t get serious clinical help.”
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