Clearwater, Florida— Julian McMahon, a charming Australian actor best known for his roles as Dr. Christian Troy in “Nip/Tuck” and the evil Doctor Doom in the “Fantastic Four” movies, died at the age of 56 after a brave fight with cancer. Kelly McMahon, his wife, confirmed the sad news in a statement that came out on July 4, 2025. On Wednesday, July 2, he died peacefully in Clearwater, Florida.
Kelly McMahon said, “With an open heart, I want to tell the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a brave fight against cancer.” “Julian loved living.” He cared about his family. He cared about his friends. He loved his job and the people who liked him. He wanted to make as many people happy as possible more than anything else. We need your help right now so that our family can grieve in peace. And we hope that everyone who Julian made happy will continue to find happiness in life. We are thankful for the memories.
McMahon was born on July 27, 1968, in Sydney, Australia. His father, Sir William McMahon, was the Prime Minister of Australia. Julian started out as a model before moving on to acting on Australian television. He became well-known early on in popular Australian soap operas like “Home and Away.”
After McMahon moved to Hollywood, his career really took off. He became a well-known face on American TV thanks to his roles in “Another World” and “Profiler.” However, it was his role as the mysterious demon Cole Turner in the hit supernatural series “Charmed” that won him a lot of fans.
The charming but morally complicated plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy on FX’s critically acclaimed drama “Nip/Tuck” was his most famous TV role. His performance got him a Golden Globe nomination and made him a big star in Hollywood.
In the 2005 movie “Fantastic Four” and its 2007 sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” McMahon played the powerful Victor Von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom. He was also in movies like “Premonition” with Sandra Bullock, “RED,” and “Paranoia.”
More recently, McMahon played Jess LaCroix, the main character in CBS’s “FBI: Most Wanted,” for three seasons until he left in 2022. He also had important roles on TV shows like “Runaways” on Marvel and “The Residence” on Netflix.
Colleagues and fans have sent in tributes, remembering McMahon for his charm, versatility, and the lasting effect he had on both TV and movies. His wife said that he was brave and dignified in the face of cancer, even though his fight with the disease was kept private.
Julian McMahon’s work and the happiness he brought to people all over the world will live on. His wife, Kelly McMahon, and his daughter, Madison Elizabeth McMahon, are still alive.
