Marvel Star Julian McMahon Dies at 56

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It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Julian McMahon, a well-known Australian actor, at the age of 56. His wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed the news to Deadline. The beloved actor lost his battle with cancer at home in Clearwater, Florida on July 2nd. Besides his memorable roles in Nip/Tuck and Fantastic Four, McMahon also shone in the hit CW series, Charmed. He also played the character Jonah in Marvel Television’s The Runaways series.

Kelly McMahon has chosen to openly express that her cherished spouse, Julian McMahon, passed away tranquilly this week following a brave fight against cancer. In a statement issued to the media, she shared, ‘Julian adored life, he adored his family, his friends, and his work. He was also deeply fond of his fans. His ardent desire was to bring happiness to countless lives. During this challenging period, we ask for understanding as our family needs privacy to mourn. We hope that everyone who experienced Julian’s joy continues to find happiness in life. We are thankful for the memories.’

Over the years, McMahon has built an impressive Hollywood career, starting with his debut role in “The Power, the Passion” in 1989. He later became a regular cast member on the Australian TV show, Home and Away, appearing as Ben Lucini across 150 episodes. His U.S. television breakthrough was playing Cole Turner on the hit series Charmed, which spanned over forty episodes. Following his time on Charmed, McMahon landed a high-profile role in the Fantastic Four films produced by Fox, portraying Victor von Doom. While the initial Fantastic Four movie received mixed reviews, it was successful enough to warrant a sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which McMahon reprised his role for.

In the years to come, the actor became a prominent figure on television, starting with his role as Dr. Christian Troy in the series “Nip/Tuck” from 2003-2010. He maintained a consistent career, appearing in shows like “Hunters”, “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency”, and “Monster Party”. In 2017, he revisited the Marvel Universe with his portrayal of Jonah in the Hulu series, “Runaways”, which ran for two seasons. Following its cancellation, McMahon joined the “FBI” franchise on CBS, appearing as FBI SSA Jess LaCroix in the main series for three episodes. He then moved to “FBI: International”, and finally starred in “FBI: Most Wanted” until his departure in March 2022.

In his latest film appearance, he portrayed Ray in “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat,” and on television, his last role was that of Stephen Roos in “The Residence” on Netflix. For those eager to see the actor’s recent work, they can now stream “The Residence” as it is currently available.

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2025-07-05 03:09