Australian actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in popular series like Nip/Tuck and Charmed, has died at the age of 56. His wife, Kelly Paniagua, announced his passing in a statement, saying he died in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday after being diagnosed with 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,” Paniagua said, as reported by Deadline.
McMahon’s career took off with the hit supernatural television series Charmed, and he gained wider recognition with Nip/Tuck, the medical drama in which he played the role of plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy. The show, which ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010, earned him a Golden Globe nomination.
Co-star Dylan Walsh paid tribute to McMahon, saying, “We rode this wave together and I loved him… Jules! I know you’d want me to say something to make you smile — all the inside jokes. All those years you had my back, and my god, we laughed. My heart is with you. Rest in peace”.
In addition to his work on Nip/Tuck, McMahon played Doctor Doom in two Fantastic Four films and appeared in three seasons of FBI: Most Wanted. Dick Wolf, the producer of FBI: Most Wanted, described McMahon’s death as “shocking news”. McMahon’s family background is also notable, being the son of a former Australian prime minister. He even played an Australian prime minister’s role in Netflix’s The Residence, one of his recent appearances.
McMahon’s personal life included three marriages, one of which was to Australian singer-actress Dannii Minogue, sister of Kylie Minogue. His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues, reflecting on his impact on the entertainment industry and the joy he brought to his work.