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In baseball, several different roads can lead to a save—and on Friday, Houston Astros pitcher Jason Alexander took the most unconventional. After Lance McCullers Jr. pitched the first six ...

While he was known for playing bad boys in Quentin Tarantino movies, Michael Madsen showed a softer side in 1993's Free Willy.

When Michael Madsen died, the first movie I thought of was Free Willy.

The actor who played a troubled kid in "Free Willy" has found himself in real trouble as an adult ... we've learned he was arrested for domestic violence. Law enforcement sources tell us former child ...

Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 3, sharing his thoughts on ...

“Free Willy” Actor Jason James Richter Remembers Michael Madsen for Having a 'Profound Effect' on Him as a Child Star Michael Madsen's death was confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, July 3 ...

Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced actor known for his tough-guy charisma and prolific film career, passed away on Thursday at age 67. As news of his death spread, fans took to social media to mourn ...

Richter played Glen's foster son, Jesse, in the 1993 film Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his ...