Actor Julian McMahon, best known for his roles in 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four', passed away at the age of 56.
Julian McMahon, the Australian actor renowned for his roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and FBI: Most Wanted, passed away on July 2, 2022, at the age of 56, following a private battle with cancer. His wife, Kelly, announced the sad news and shared that McMahon loved life, his family, friends, work, and fans.
McMahon had a prolific acting career spanning over three decades, with significant roles in both TV shows and films. He made his television acting debut in the Australian soap opera The Power, The Passion in 1989 and later appeared on Another World in the United States for 22 episodes from 1992 to 1993.
In the world of TV, McMahon is best known for his roles in Home and Away, Charmed, Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted, and Marvel's Runaways. He played Ben Lucini in Home and Away, a role that marked his early notable TV role. His charismatic portrayal of Cole Turner, a half-demon, on the supernatural drama Charmed from 2000 to 2003 brought him international recognition. His most prolific role in television was as Dr. Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck, a performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
In recent years, McMahon starred as Jess LaCroix in the CBS Dick Wolf crime drama FBI: Most Wanted from 2020 to 2022. He also had a recurring role as Cole Turner on Charmed and portrayed Jonah, also known as the Magistrate, in Marvel's Runaways.
McMahon's film career was equally impressive. He made his film debut in Wet and Wild Summer! in 1992. His subsequent roles included Magenta, In Quiet Night, Chasing Sleep, and more. McMahon headed to the big screen as the villainous Doctor Doom in The Fantastic Four (2005) and reprised the role in the 2007 sequel Rise of the Silver Surfer. Other notable films in which he appeared include Premonition (2007), Red (2010), Faces in the Crowd (2011), Bait 3D (2012), Fire with Fire (2012), Paranoia (2013), You're Not You (2014), Swinging Safari (2018), Monster Party (2018), The Surfer (2024), and The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (TBA).
Charmed star Holly Marie Combs wrote on Instagram, "One of a kind is an understatement. Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed. 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." Producer Dick Wolf said, "What shocking news. All of us at Wolf Entertainment are deeply saddened by Julian's passing, and our condolences go out to his entire family."
McMahon was previously married to Australian singer Dannii Minogue and Baywatch actress Brooke Burns before marrying Kelly Paniagua in 2014. He had a daughter, Madison Elizabeth McMahon, with Brooke Burns, who is 25 years old. McMahon was born on July 27, 1968, in Sydney, Australia.
McMahon's deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible. His final role was in the Shonda Rhimes limited Netflix series The Residence in 2022. Julian McMahon will be deeply missed by his fans, friends, and family.
In the realm of movies and TV, Julian McMahon, a celebrated actor known for projects like Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four, made significant contributions across both mediums, with his roles also spanning shows produced by renowned creators such as Aaron Spelling, Ryan Murphy, and Shonda Rhimes. As a popular celebrity, McMahon's passing on July 2, 2022, was met with widespread sorrow not only by his family but also by fans in the entertainment industry.
