Michael Madsenis addressing thedeath of his son Hudsondirectly for the first time.
“I am in shock as my son, whom I just spoke with a few days ago, said he was happy — my last text from him was ‘I love you dad,'” the 64-year-oldReservoir Dogsactor said in a statement shared withThe Los Angeles Times.
“I didn’t see any signs of depression. It’s so tragic and sad. I’m just trying to make sense of everything and understand what happened,” he continued. “He had typical life challenges that people have with finances, but he wanted a family. He was looking towards his future, so it’s mind blowing. I just can’t grasp what happened.”
Hudson’s family confirmed his death in a statement toMetroon Tuesday, beginning, “We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson.”
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Michael Madsen and son Hudson in 2011.David Becker/WireImage
Though they did not give specifics about the timing of the tragedy, a spokesperson for the Honolulu Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE that same day thatHudson died of a gunshot wound to the headin a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu.
Michael Madsen.Luca Carlino/NurPhoto/Getty
Hudson lived in Hawaii with his wife Carlie, according to their social media. The couple moved to the island of Oahu in 2019.
Hudson was the oldest of Michael’s three children with wife DeAnna Madsen. The couple also shares sons Calvin and Luke, while Michael is also the father of two older sons, Christian and Max, whom he shares with ex Jeannine Bisignano.
Michael is a longtime collaborator with film directorQuentin Tarantino, who is the godfather of both Hudson and Calvin,according to IMDb.
The actor has appeared in several of Tarantino’s films, includingThe Hateful EightandKill Bill: Vol. 1and2.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.
source: people.com
