Actor Julian McMahon from "Nip/Tuck" has passed away.
Julian McMahon, best known for his role in the hit series "Nip/Tuck - Beauty Has Its Price," has passed away at the age of 56. McMahon died on Wednesday in Clearwater, Florida, according to reports by industry publications such as Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
In Germany, McMahon was best known for his portrayal of Christian Troy in "Nip/Tuck - Beauty Has Its Price," which aired on ProSieben from 2004. His performance earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe.
McMahon's career spanned multiple genres and notable roles beyond his starring role as Dr. Sean McNamara in "Nip/Tuck." In the Fantastic Four films, released in 2005 and 2007, he played the villainous Doctor Doom (Victor Von Doom). Before "Nip/Tuck," he played Detective John Grant on the NBC crime drama "Profiler" from 1996 to 2000. He also appeared as Cole Turner, a half-demon assassin, in the WB's "Charmed" from 2000 to 2003.
McMahon began his career in Australian soap operas, notably with "The Power, The Passion" in 1989 and "Home and Away" in 1990. He later moved to the American soap scene with a stint on "Another World" from 1993 to 1994.
While specific awards for McMahon beyond "Nip/Tuck" are not detailed in the available information, his performances in "Charmed" and the "Fantastic Four" films garnered significant attention and contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry. His work on "Nip/Tuck" earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2005.
Kelly McMahon, Julian McMahon's wife, stated that he deeply enjoyed his work. "He always wanted to bring joy to as many people as possible," she said in an interview with Deadline. The statement was made in the aftermath of McMahon's death.
McMahon's death was due to a battle with cancer. His wife and manager, Kelly McMahon and David Schiff, confirmed his death. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Celebrities and entertainment circles mourned the loss of Julian McMahon, known for his roles in "Nip/Tuck" and "Fantastic Four," who passed away after a battle with cancer. His wife, Kelly McMahon, shared that he had always sought to bring joy to audiences through his work in the entertainment industry.