Michael Madsen’s son, Hudson, a 26-year-old U.S. Army Sergeant, died by suicide in January 2022. His final text to his father read, “I love you dad.” Madsen expressed shock, saying Hudson had seemed happy and showed no signs of depression. Hudson, married to Carlie since 2019, was privately struggling with mental health and had stopped seeking therapy. Despite outward happiness—including recent support for Carlie after her surgery—his death left the family devastated. Madsen, who has had prior legal issues, called for a military investigation into possible shaming Hudson faced. A year later, Carlie shared her enduring grief, wishing she could have helped him.
