Michael Madsen Requesting Full Military Investigation Into Son’s Suicide

Michael Madsen is breaking his silence on the tragic demise of his son, Hudson, requesting a full investigation by the army after claiming “rank and file” shamed him for receiving psychological well being counseling.

The ‘Reservoir Canine’ star revealed his son, who grew up in California, had simply completed his first tour within the Military and was stationed in Hawaii. The actor claims he had simply spoken to his son, and noticed minimal indicators of melancholy and issues past the traditional scope of day-to-day points.

As we reported, Hudson reportedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound whereas nonetheless on the Military base.

In a press release to The Blast, Madsen mentioned, “I wish to thank everybody for his or her prayers and their variety messages, our household significantly appreciates that, we’re all extremely overwhelmed with grief and unhappiness. I’m in shock as my son, whom I simply spoke with a number of days in the past, mentioned he was happy-my final textual content from him was “I like you dad”. I didn’t see any indicators of melancholy. It’s so tragic and unhappy. I’m simply making an attempt to make sense of every thing and perceive what occurred.”

Michael Madsen: My Son Was ‘Shamed’ For Getting Psychological Well being Therapy

He continued, “My son had simply accomplished his first tour within the military the place he was a sergeant, stationed in Hawaii. His marriage was going sturdy, he had typical life challenges that individuals have with funds, however he wished a household. He was trying in the direction of his future, so it’s mind-blowing. I simply can’t grasp what occurred.”

The well-known actor is asking for a full investigation by the army into allegations Hudson was shamed by different Navy personnel over getting psychological well being counseling. Our sources say Hudson had began remedy however stopped after being ostracised by others on base.

“I’ve additionally requested for a full investigation by the army as a result of it seems that officers and rank and file had been shaming my son for needing remedy which brought about him to cease getting assist for psychological well being points that he was preserving non-public,” Madsen concluded.

‘Reservoir Canine’ Star Claims His Son Was Pressured About Current Abroad Deployment

A supply near the household tells us, Hudson was not too long ago burdened about being shipped out to the Philippines however spoke brazenly about beginning a household together with his wife. None of his household believed that he is likely to be suicidal.  

Perry Wander, a lawyer for the household, reiterated the purpose of Navy officers having points with receiving psychological well being counseling. “Hudson was shamed within the army for needing psychological well being counseling, didn’t get it with tragic outcomes. Stigma is a big Barrier to Searching for Well being Care Amongst Navy Personnel With Psychological Well being Issues. Roughly 60% of army personnel who expertise psychological well being issues don’t search assist, but a lot of them may gain advantage from skilled remedy,” Wander started.

Michael Madsen’s Lawyer Calls For Focus On Psychological Well being In The Navy

He continued, “Throughout army research, probably the most continuously reported boundaries to help-seeking for psychological well being issues is stigma. My shopper hopes that if he can shed some mild on this vital downside and focus consideration on this vital challenge, different households of army personnel who’re affected by psychological well being points and want counseling can be inspired to get it as an alternative of being shamed and stigmatized and ostracize for needing it.”

At this level, it’s unclear if the Military will agree to analyze the demise and surrounding allegations, however Madsen has tasked his lawyer to get solutions from the Navy.

R.I.P.