In the months before his untimely death, Michael Madsen shared heart-tugging photos of his family and friends.

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The “Reservoir Dogs” star’s 19-year-old son, Luke Madsen, took to Instagram on Friday, July 4, to remember the beloved actor as his “hero.” “Some Peoples Hero’s Wear Capes,” Luke began. “And Fly Shooting Lasers Out Of Their Eyes. Some peoples Hero’s Can Fight Off Armies And Overcome Anything.”