Australian actor Julian McMahon has died aged 56. Photo / Getty Images
Australian actor Julian McMahon has died aged 56. Photo / Getty Images
Australian actor Julian McMahon has died at the age of 56.
The actor died on Thursday in Clearwater, Florida, after a private battle with cancer, his wife Kelly confirmed in a statement to Deadline.
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, JulianMcMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” she said.
“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. 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.”
McMahon’s acting career began in 1989, with a role on the short-lived Australian soap opera The Power, The Passion before he landed a stint on Home and Away. The actor then made the move to the US, where he achieved success on various TV shows.
He was cast in Another World, in 1993, followed by recurring roles in Profiler, Charmed, and his most famous role, Nip/Tuck, which ran for six seasons.
In the plastic surgery drama, McMahon played Dr Christian Troy, earning himself a Golden Globe nomination for this portrayal in the series.
The Aussie star’s last role came earlier this year in Netflix’s White House mystery drama The Residence.
Julian McMahon with wife Kelly Paniagua. Photo / Getty Images
In the series, he played the character of Stephen Roos, who is portrayed as the Australian Prime Minister.
Notably, McMahon’s real-life father, Sir William McMahon, served as Prime Minister of Australia. His mother was the late philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon.
McMahon was married to singer and actor Dannii Minogue, who he met on the set of Home and Away in 1991. They were married from 1994 to 1995.
He was also married to former Baywatch star Brooke Burns from 1999 to 2001.
