‘Charmed' Actress Shares Heart-Wrenching Goodbye to Julian McMahon
Former Charmed star Holly Marie Combs took to Instagram to share a sweet tribute for her co-star Julian McMahon after learning of his death.
On July 4, hours after reports of McMahon's death emerged, Combs shared a collage of highlights from her time with her fellow Charmed actor over the years. She used the song "Dancing in the Sky" as the background of the montage.
In the caption, Combs wrote, "One of a kind is an understatement."
Combs continued, "Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed."
She added, "The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered. I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals."
The reference to their "lady friend" was surely a nod to fellow former Charmed star Shannen Doherty. During the series, which ran from 1998 to 2006, McMahon played the character of Cole Turner.
Combs played Piper Halliwell, and Doherty was her sister, Prue Halliwell. Alyssa Milano played the third sister in the original series, Phoebe Halliwell.
For some time, Doherty and McMahon's characters dated on the show, and the pair took their romance off-screen as well. Doherty died after a lengthy cancer battle in July 2024.
According to a statement provided to Deadline from McMahon's wife, Kelly McMahon, he "died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer." He was 56.
"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," the statement provided to Deadline continued.
Fans shared their heartbreak on Combs' Instagram post.
"I just can't believe it. I'm in shock," wrote one.
"RIP Shannen and Julian," added another.
Someone else shared, "My childhood heart can't keep taking this. Rest in peace, Cole. 'Charmed' would never have been the same without you. Thank you for bringing so much magic, darkness, and love to that world we all escaped to. Your legacy, your talent, and the memories you gave us will live on forever."
'Charmed' Actress Shares Heart-Wrenching Goodbye to Julian McMahon first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025
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