Julian McMahon Dies at 56 After Secret Cancer Battle

When did you last see Julian McMahon on screen? For many, he was unforgettable as Dr. Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck. Some remember him as the chilling Victor Von Doom in Fantastic Four. Now, fans are holding on to these memories after news broke that Julian has died at 56. His wife, Kelly, shared that he passed peacefully in Clearwater, Florida, after keeping his cancer fight private.

Julian always had this mix of charm and mystery. Maybe that’s why roles like Cole Turner on Charmed stuck with so many people. He played the dark and dangerous love interest to Alyssa Milano’s Phoebe. Back then, every episode kept fans guessing what Cole would do next. And when he turned up in Fantastic Four, people cheered and booed him at the same time.

Who Was Julian McMahon Off Screen?

Not everyone knew Julian’s father was once Australia’s Prime Minister. Fame ran in the family, but Julian carved his own way. He was married three times. First to singer Dannii Minogue. Then to Baywatch star Brooke Burns, with whom he had his daughter Madison. Finally, he found lasting love with Kelly Paniagua in 2014.

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Kelly’s words after his passing hit deep. She said Julian loved life and people. He wanted his fans to keep finding joy, even without him around. It feels like the best thing anyone can do for him now.

How Did Fans Last See Him?

Before he left, Julian worked on Netflix’s The Residence and led FBI: Most Wanted. He called his time on the show one of his best professional chapters. Even when he stepped away in 2022, he made it clear he wanted nothing but good for his co-stars.

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This March, he walked the red carpet one last time in Austin, Texas. He was there for The Surfer with Nicolas Cage. No one knew then that would be his final big appearance.

For people who watched him transform on screen for decades, Julian McMahon stays alive in those characters. And maybe, that’s exactly how he’d want it.