Actor Julian McMahon has died, aged 56
Australian actor Julian McMahon has died, after a brief but quiet battle with cancer. He was only 56.
McMahon’s death was announced by his wife Kelly in a statement earlier today, which said he passed away in peace at their home in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday (U.S. east coast time).
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” the statement read.
Born in Sydney in 1968, Julian was the only son of Sir William McMahon, former Prime Minister of Australia. His mother was socialite and philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon.
After studying acting, McMahon went on to feature in popular television series and films. His initial prominence came about through a regular role in Australian soap opera, Home and Away but he went on to play a key role in occult series, Charmed, and then the lead role in Nip/Tuck.
The actor’s portrayal of Dr. Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck earned him a Golden Globe nomination and solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood.
In addition to his television success, McMahon made notable appearances in films, including portraying Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four movies and, more recently, starring alongside Nicolas Cage in the Australian-produced The Surfer. He also recently appeared in Netflix’s The Residence, where he played the Australian Prime Minister, a role that mirrored his father’s real-life position.
McMahon was married three times: to singer Dannii Minogue, actress Brooke Burns, and to Kelly Paniagua (since 2014) with whom he had a daughter, Madison Elizabeth McMahon.
Kelly described Julian as someone who “loved life” and was deeply passionate about his family, friends, fans and work.
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