Julian McMahon tributes flood in from the world of showbiz as actor dies aged 56 following ‘private battle' with cancer
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Julian McMahon sadly passed away from a secret cancer battle - seen here in March 2025
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The actor was much-loved around the world
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Rose McGowan (centre) paid tribute to her Charmed co-star Julian (far right)
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Nicholas Cage also praised his friend and The Surfer co-star
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It was not publicly known that the actor, best known for his starring roles on Nip/Tuck, Fantastic Four, Charmed and FBI: Most Wanted, was sick prior to his death.
Tributes have flooded in for the much-loved star, as the world of showbiz mourn the loss of one of their own.
Julian's last role saw him star alongside Nicolas Cage in Stan original
film
The Surfer.
His co-star Nicholas said: "I spent six weeks working with Julian, and he was the most talented of actors.
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"Our scenes together on The Surfer were amongst my favorites I have ever participated in, and Julian is one of my favorite people.
"He was a kind and intelligent man. My love to his
family
."
Julian's Charmed co-star Rose McGowan wrote: "Oh Julian, you force of brilliance.
"For you, your family, and your loving fans all over the world, I pray for comfort."
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Fellow Charmed actor Brian Krause, who played
Leo
Wyatt on the hit series, also paid tribute to his friend.
"Sad day for our Charmed family!" he wrote.
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'"Julian was one of the funniest, devilishly handsome and kind souls! Prayers to his family and close friends. He will surely be missed!"
SAD DEATH
Yesterday, Julian's family announced that he passed away on Wednesday, July 2, in Clearwater, Florida, after a private cancer battle.
His wife, Kelly McMahon, said in a statement: '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.
'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.'
Kelly concluded in the heartfelt message she first shared with
Julian and his third wife, Kelly, tied the knot in 2014 and shared no kids together - although he has a daughter from his second
marriage
.
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Julian's grieving wife Kelly Paniagua shared a heartfelt tribute to her beloved late husband
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Julian McMahon as Christian Troy in his hit show, Nip/Tuck
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