Nip/Tuck and Charmed actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 – DW – 07/05/2025
Australian-US actor Julian McMahon, known for his starring roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four, has died at the age of 56.
He passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday, according to his wife Kelly McMahon.
"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," she said in a statement to US entertainment website .
McMahon said her husband "died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer."
He is also survived by his 25-year-old daughter Madison McMahon, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns.
"Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of our friend Julian McMahon. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and fans," according to a statement on the official Nip/Tuck Facebook page.
Ioan Gruffudd, who co-starred with McMahon in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, said his passing is "terribly sad news" in a tribute shared on Instagram.
"Even though we played each other's nemeses, there was always so much lightness and laughter working together," he wrote. "Every encounter with him was a joy. It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom," he added.
Actress Brooke Burns, McMahon's second wife, also remembered the Charmed actor.
In an Instagram post, she wrote "Rest in Peace" on a photograph of McMahon and their daughter.
Born in Sydney in 1968, McMahon was the son of a former Australian prime minister, Billy McMahon.
His most notable Australian role was as Ben Lucini in the soap opera "Home and Away."
He later moved to the United States and started gaining fame after starring in the supernatural drama "Charmed" as the half-human, half-demon assassin Cole Turner.
McMahon was nominated for a Global Globe for his performance as a plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy in the "Nip/Tuck" series.
The actor portrayed the Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom in the 2005 film "Fantastic Four" and its 2007 sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer."
He also starred as Jess LaCroix, a special agent and team leader, in "FBI: Most Wanted."
His last role was on Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence," playing an Australian prime minister.
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Australian-born actor Julian McMahon passed away in Florida on July 2. He is known for his starring roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four. Australian-US actor Julian McMahon, known for his starring roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four, has died at the age of 56. He passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday, according to his wife Kelly McMahon. "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," she said in a statement to US entertainment website . McMahon said her husband "died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer." He is also survived by his 25-year-old daughter Madison McMahon, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns. "Warner Bros. Television mourns the loss of our friend Julian McMahon. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and fans," according to a statement on the official Nip/Tuck Facebook page. Ioan Gruffudd, who co-starred with McMahon in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, said his passing is "terribly sad news" in a tribute shared on Instagram. "Even though we played each other's nemeses, there was always so much lightness and laughter working together," he wrote. "Every encounter with him was a joy. It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom," he added. Actress Brooke Burns, McMahon's second wife, also remembered the Charmed actor. In an Instagram post, she wrote "Rest in Peace" on a photograph of McMahon and their daughter. Born in Sydney in 1968, McMahon was the son of a former Australian prime minister, Billy McMahon. His most notable Australian role was as Ben Lucini in the soap opera "Home and Away." He later moved to the United States and started gaining fame after starring in the supernatural drama "Charmed" as the half-human, half-demon assassin Cole Turner. McMahon was nominated for a Global Globe for his performance as a plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy in the "Nip/Tuck" series. The actor portrayed the Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom in the 2005 film "Fantastic Four" and its 2007 sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." He also starred as Jess LaCroix, a special agent and team leader, in "FBI: Most Wanted." His last role was on Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence," playing an Australian prime minister.
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