Michael Madsen files for divorce from wife, alleges she drove their son to suicide

The actor also filed a restraining order against his estranged wife, claiming that her alleged break-in led to his domestic violence arrest last month.

Michael Madsen has filed for divorce from his wife, DeAnna Madsen, of 28 years, alleging in the filing that she drove their late son Hudson to suicide.

The actor, a fixture in Quentin Tarantino films, cited irreconcilable differences for the split, and said he and DeAnna separated shortly after the death of Hudson, who was also Tarantino's godson, in early 2022.

In a statement signed by Madsen attached to the filing submitted in Los Angeles on Wednesday and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Madsen wrote that he believes his estranged wife "drove" their son to his death with her alleged "neglect, drinking and alcoholism."

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Madsen also requested a restraining order against his estranged wife and addressed his domestic violence arrest last month, alleging that DeAnna broke into his residence in Malibu, Calif., and that the incident led to what he called his wrongful arrest.

"Respondent also significantly contributed to my personal issues as well," alleged Madsen's statement. "I am a victim in an abusive, co-dependent, and toxic relationship that culminated in the Respondent breaking into my residence and having me wrongfully arrested."

Perry C. Wander, an attorney for Madsen, said in a statement when reached by EW on Friday, "Michael is looking forward to spending quality time with his children and pursuing acting and writing poetry now that he is free from a toxic, abusive marriage."

A rep for DeAnna Madsen could not be reached.

Madsen, who has appeared in such Tarantino films as Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, and The Hateful Eight, also shares two other sons with DeAnna. Hudson, a U.S. Army vet, died January 2022 in Hawaii, where he resided with his wife. He was 26.

“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,'" Madsen said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times at the time, adding that he requested a full investigation by the military. Madsen believed that "officers and rank and file were shaming” his son for therapy, and that made him stop seeking mental health services.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.

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