Michael Madsen filed for divorce from his wife, DeAnna Madsen (Picture: Rex)
Michael Madsen has accused his estranged wife of ‘driving their son to die by suicide’ in bombshell divorce filings.
The Kill Bill actor, 66, filed to end his relationship with DeAnna Madsen, 64, after 28 years of marriage, submitting documents in LA this week.
The former couple, who got married in April, 1996, share three sons together – Calvin, Luke and Hudson, who died two years ago at the age of 26.
In court paperwork obtained by People Magazine, the Hollywood star, who was arrested on domestic violence charges last month, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation, but vowed that this did not ‘adequately describe the divorce filing’.
According to the outlet, there was a separate signed statement attached to the petition, in which he alleged that DeAnna had driven their child to suicide due to ‘her neglect, drinking and alcoholism’.
He is also said to have requested a domestic violence restraining order, and denied the charges made against him in August.
The couple were married for 28 years and share three sons(Picture: Getty)
‘Respondent also significantly contributed to my personal issues as well,’ he reportedly shared.
‘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 for DV.’
The filing comes just weeks after Michael was arrested on a domestic violence charge after allegedly shoving his ex.
He was taken into custody by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after a ‘disagreement’.
Officers confirmed to Metro.co.uk that they received a call from a woman alleging ‘her husband pushed her and locked her out of the house.’
Michael and DeAnna revealed that their son, Hudson, died by suicide in 2022 (Picture: WireImage)
The Reservoir Dogs star was arrested in Malibu on the misdemeanor charge but was later released after posting a $20,000 bond.
His representative told Variety in a statement: ‘It was a disagreement between Michael and his wife, which we hope resolves positively for them both.’
The former couple tied the knot in Jamaica in 1996, during Michael’s break from filming Donnie Brasco, and they welcomed three sons together – he is also dad to daughter sons Christian and Max from previous relationships.
The family shared their grief over the death of Hudson at the beginning of 2022, confirming the devastating news in a statement.
‘We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson,’ it read.
The actor shared his grief following the heartbreaking loss (Picture: Getty)
‘His memory and light will be remembered by all who knew and loved him.
‘We ask for privacy and respect during this difficult time. Thank you,’
Michael added to the Los Angeles Times: ‘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”.
“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 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.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted Michael’s reps for a comment.
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