Actor Julian McMahon played Dr. Doom in the “Fantastic Four” films of the early 2000s and starred in fan-favorite shows such as “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed.” He was 56 years old.
McMahon “he passed away peacefully this week after a brave effort to overcome cancer,” his wife, Kelly McMahon, said in a statement.
“Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work and loved his fans,” she said. “His deepest wish was to bring joy to as many lives as possible.
“We are seeking support during this time to allow families to grieve their privacy,” she added. “And we hope that Julian will bring joy and continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories.”
McMahon’s death was also confirmed in a Facebook post by the “NIP/Tuck” series created by famous television writer Ryan Murphy.
“Warner Bros. TV laments the loss of my friend Julian McMahon,” the series said in a post with a photo of McMahon. “Our idea lies with his family, friends, colleagues and fans.”
McMahon’s role as Dr. Christian Troy in “Nip/Tuck” won the Golden Globe nomination for the best actor in the TV drama series. The series aired on FX from 2003 to 2010, and McMahon also appeared in the “Fantastic Four” films “Fantastic Four” and “Fantastic Four: Raises of the Silver Surfer.” McMahon’s career began with the supernatural television series Charmed, starring Shannon Doherty and Alyssa Milano from 2000 to 2005.
The Hollywood star was born in Sydney, Australia on July 27, 1968 and was welcomed by his famous parents.
His father, Sir William McMahon, was Australia’s prime minister from 1971 to 1972, and his mother was Sonia McMahon, an Australian social and fashion icon.
In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in 2007, McMahon said he doesn’t remember much from his father’s days as a top Australian politician from a young age.
“Australia was a small country and it was in the ’70s, so that’s a little different. Everything wasn’t very public,” he said. “It was a bit easy. You weren’t growing up in the spotlight. The paparazzi didn’t follow you.”
In 2018, McMahon returned to Australia to star in the comedy drama film Swinging Safari, starring along with Australian star Kylie Minogue. Minogue was McMahon’s step-sister since McMahon’s first marriage to Danny Minogue, McMahon’s sister, in the 1990s.
McMahon may have been drawn to his scarce memories of his father’s role as a leading Australian politician in recent years. He appeared in the murder mystery series The Residence and played the role of Australia’s prime minister, which premiered on Netflix this year.
In addition to his wife, Kelly McMahon, who married in 2014, McMahon leaves his daughter Madison from his previous marriage to Model Brooke Burns.
Austin Mullen and Joe Cottke contributed.
