Michael Madsen Applauded Quentin Tarantino for Firing Lawrence Tierney

Quentin Tarantino paid homage Friday to the late actor Michael Madsen — remembering the time Michael applauded him for firing Lawrence Tierney from “Reservoir Canines”!

The famed director took heart stage at a personal memorial he hosted at L.A.’s Vista Theatre … the place he regaled the gang with tales about his ol’ pal Michael, who appeared in a number of of his motion pictures, together with “Reservoir Canines” and “Kill Invoice.”

However it was Tarantino’s story concerning the former movie that actually exemplified simply who he was as an individual.

Try our clip … QT is all smiles as he fondly remembers “loopy man” Lawrence wreaking havoc on the set of ‘Canines’ — and being so boastful he determined to can him. Later that night time, after an exhausting week of filming with Lawrence — who died in 2002 — Quentin mentioned Michael known as to say how a lot he revered the first-time director for taking a stance towards his costar.

As you already know, Quentin and Michael labored on a number of tasks collectively, together with “As soon as Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “The Hateful Eight,” “Sin Metropolis” and extra.

Whereas Quentin was upbeat in spirit as he remembered his collaborator and good friend, we’re informed by an attendee the memorial was emotionally charged … with loads of tears shed.

There was additionally a showcase of varied memorabilia gadgets of Michael’s from over time, corresponding to motion figures, a handwritten notice, and his pictures ebook, “Indicators of Life.”

We broke the information — Michael was found unresponsive in his Malibu house in early July by his assistant and longtime good friend. We have been informed he had simply gotten the all-clear from doctors after present process a PET scan simply days prior.