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"His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible," said Julian McMahon's wife Kelly after his death
By Benjamin VanHoose
Benjamin VanHoose is a Staff Editor on the Movies team at PEOPLE. He has written about entertainment and breaking news for over five years.
Published on July 4, 2025 06:21PM EDT
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Julian McMahon in 2004.Credit : Ron Davis/Getty
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Actor Julian McMahon died at age 56 on July 2, Deadline reported
The star was known for roles on TV shows like Nip/Tuck, Charmed and FBI: Most Wanted
Julian McMahon, the actor known for roles on Nip/Tuck and Charmed, has died at age 56, according to Deadline.
“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,” Kelly said in the statement.
“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," she continued. "We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories."
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McMahon (whose father was former Australian Prime Minister William McMahon) played Dr. Christian Troy on the Ryan Murphy series Nip/Tuck from 2003 to 2010. On Charmed from 2000 to 2005, he starred as Cole Turner, a love interest to Alyssa Milano's character Phoebe.
In the superhero movies Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), McMahon played the villainous Victor Von Doom. His most recent TV role was on Netflix's The Residence, which was recently canceled after one season.
Julian McMahon on "Charmed".Byron Cohen/The WB
He led the CBS crime series FBI: Most Wanted, though he announced his exit from the show in January 2022. He told Deadline at the time, "I’m extremely proud of the work we have done together and put the development of this show, and my character Jess, at the top of my professional experience list. I wish the show, and its cast and crew, the greatest success in the future. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to play Jess. He is a good man."
Julian McMahon on March 10, 2025.Jason Bollenbacher/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty
The actor was previously married to Australian singer Dannii Minogue and Baywatch actress Brooke Burns before marrying Kelly Paniagua in 2014. He had daughter Madison Elizabeth McMahon, 25, with ex-wife Burns.
McMahon's final red carpet appearance was on March 10, 2025, in Austin, Texas, where he rolled out his movie The Surfer with costar Nicolas Cage at the SXSW Film & TV Festival.
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Between him and Michael Madsen, it’s been a shocking few days. Loved him on Charmed and Nip/Tuck. Rest in Peace Julian. Thank you for bringing me joy.
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I so loved him in Charmed. He was such a terrific actor. You loved Cole even when he was evil.
Julian, you fulfilled your life’s wish. You entertained us all with your wonderful talent. Entertain all the fortunate people who are with you in heaven!!
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