Alyssa Milano Says She's ‘Heartbroken' Over Julian McMahon's Death: ‘Too Soon. Too Unfair'
In a lengthy post shared via Instagram on Friday, July 4, the actress, 52, spoke about her grief after news broke that the Australian actor had died following a private battle with cancer. He was 56.
'I'm heartbroken,' Milano wrote in the lengthy tribute. 'Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up—not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.'
Milano shared a series of images in the post, which included selfies of the pair as well as photos from their work together. Milano played Phoebe Halliwell in Charmed, while McMahon played her love interest Cole Turner throughout the series.
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'We spent years together on Charmed — years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments. He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other,' she continued. 'Julian was more than my TV husband. He was a dear friend. The kind who checks in. The kind who remembers. The kind who shares. The kind who tells you the truth, even when it's uncomfortable — but always with love.'
Milano sent her condolences to McMahon's family in the wake of the tragic news.
'My heart is with Kelly, with Madison, and with Iliana—his girls, his world. He adored them. You could feel it in every conversation, every story, every text. He was a family man above all, and he loved deeply,' Milano wrote.
Concluding the post, Milano added, 'Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair. Rest, my friend. I'll carry your laugh with me. Forever Cole. Forever Julian.'
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McMahon's wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed news of the actor's passing via a statement to Deadline on Friday, July 4.
'With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,' Kelly told the outlet via a statement. 'Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.'
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