Michael Madsen is arrested just weeks after Kill Bill star’s son died in suspected suicide

ACTOR Michael Madsen was arrested in Malibu on Wednesday evening, with three police cars escorting him first to the hospital and then to the police station.

The news comes just weeks after Michael’s son, Hudson, was found dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

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Michael Madsen was taken to a hospital before being escorted to the police station[/caption]

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The actor’s son Hudson reportedly died by suicide a month before Michael’s arrest[/caption]

Footage shows Michael, his hands restrained behind his back, being escorted to a police vehicle by an armed officer.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department website shows the star was booked just after midnight on Thursday, with bail set to $500.

Reporting from the scene indicates that three police cars arrived at Michael’s home at 9.30pm on Wednesday night.

Officers transported Michael to West Hills Hospital, and he was seen leaving the hospital hours later.

Police took Michael to the police station where he was booked just after midnight.

The actor’s son Hudson was the godson of legendary movie director Quentin Tarantino, according to IMDb.

Father Michael, 64, and Quentin, 58, are longtime collaborators who have worked together on classic films such as Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill Vol.1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2.

Hudson appears to have served in the US Army and posted pictures on his social media taken in Afghanistan.

A spokeswoman for the Department of the Medical Examiner in Honolulu said: “I can confirm Hudson Lee Madsen, 26, died by a gunshot wound to the head in a suspected suicide on the island of Oahu.”

According to his Facebook profile, Hudson lived in Wahiawa, Hawaii, with his wife Carlie. 

Aside from his work with Tarantino, Michael Madsen is known for his performances in such hit movies as Die Another Day, Sin City, Thelma and Louise and Donnie Brasco. 

The family said in a statement to The Blast: “We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson. His memory and light will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.”

The Sun has also reached out to Michael’s representatives.

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Officers reported to the actor’s Malibu home late Wednesday night[/caption]

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Michael had his hands restrained behind his back[/caption]

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County records show Michael was booked just after midnight on Thursday[/caption]

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Michael’s son Hudson was only 26 when he was found dead in January[/caption]

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