Australian Actor Julian McMahon Dies at 56
Julian McMahon, the Australian actor best known for his roles in Marvel's Fantastic Four movies and television series FBI: Most Wanted and Nip/Tuck, has passed away aged 56. According to his wife Kelly, McMahon died peacefully in his sleep after a private battle with cancer. McMahon's wife Kelly expressed her grief and gratitude for the time they had together, sharing that he had a deep love for life, family, and fans.
Key Takeaways:
- Julian McMahon died on Wednesday at the age of 56 after a private battle with cancer.
- He was best known for his roles in Marvel's Fantastic Four movies and television series FBI: Most Wanted and Nip/Tuck.
- McMahon also starred in the US series Charmed, Profiler, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a small screen series for his work on Nip/Tuck.
- Locally, he was known for playing Ben Lucini in the television soap opera Home and Away.
- He married singer and actor Dannii Minogue in the 1990s, and later married Baywatch star Brooke Burns in 1999 with whom he had a daughter Madison in 2000.
- McMahon's most recent work included mystery miniseries The Residence on Netflix and Stan Original series The Surfer, co-starring Nicolas Cage.
- He was a devoted husband, father, and friend, and his deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.
Statistics:
- McMahon was 56 years old at the time of his death.
- He was married to Kelly McMahon at the time of his passing.
- He had a brief marriage to Dannii Minogue in the 1990s and a marriage to Brooke Burns from 1999 to 2001.
- He had a daughter Madison with Brooke Burns in 2000.
- McMahon's most recent work released in May included Stan Original series The Surfer.
- He had received a Golden Globe nomination for his work on Nip/Tuck.
Sources:
- Deadline, statement issued by Kelly McMahon
- Forbes, "Julian McMahon: How He Broke Hearts With A Pleasing, Harmonious Voice"
- PR Newswire, "Julian McMahon Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame"