The entertainment world mourns the loss of Julian McMahon, the renowned actor best known for his roles in “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed.” McMahon passed away on July 2 in Clearwater, Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office in Florida confirmed that the actor succumbed to lung metastasis resulting from head and neck metastatic cancer. His death was deemed natural, and he was subsequently cremated.
McMahon, an Australian native, made his mark in Hollywood in the 1990s after gaining fame in several popular shows in his home country. He first gained international recognition for his role in the Australian soap drama “Home and Away.” His breakthrough role came when he was cast as Cole Turner, the love interest of Alyssa Milano’s character, Phoebe Halliwell, in the popular series “Charmed.” He was a mainstay on the show from 2000 to 2005.
The actor’s career continued to flourish as he landed the role of Victor Von Doom (Dr. Doom) in Tim Story’s “Fantastic Four” in 2005, reprising the role in 2007’s sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” McMahon also starred in “FBI: Most Wanted,” where he played fan-favorite agent Jess Lacroix for three seasons, from 2020 to 2022.
However, McMahon is perhaps best remembered for his role in Ryan Murphy’s “Nip/Tuck,” where he portrayed the suave but narcissistic Dr. Christian Troy. His on-screen business partner, Dylan Walsh, played Dr. Sean McNamara. The pair starred in all 100 episodes of the series.
Following McMahon’s death, several of his former co-stars, including Walsh, shared heartfelt tributes and fond memories of their time with him. Walsh’s tribute was particularly poignant, expressing his wish to meet at the Biltmore for a martini and a chat, a testament to their close friendship.
McMahon’s “Charmed” co-stars, including Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Rose McGowan, also expressed their grief. Milano shared a touching tribute on Instagram, describing McMahon as “magic” and praising his talent, charisma, kindness, and understanding. She remembered him as a dear friend who made her feel safe and seen.
McMahon is survived by his wife, Kelly, and his 25-year-old daughter, Madison, from his previous marriage to Brooke Burns. He was married three times, with his first marriage to Australian pop icon Dannii Minogue lasting from 1994 to 1995. He married Burns in 1999, but they divorced in 2001. He married Kelly in 2014.