Julian McMahon’s Shocking Final Act: What the Stars Say About the Nip/Tuck Star’s Sudden Goodbye at 56!
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Is it just my horoscope acting up, or does the universe have a weird sense of timing? They say that deaths come in threes—well, today, I find myself writing my third obituary in twenty-four hours for yet another iconic artist. This time it’s Julian McMahon—yes, the charismatic heartthrob behind Nip/Tuck and that unforgettable Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four flicks—who’s left us way too soon, at just fifty-six, after a brave fight with cancer. What really twists the knife is the bittersweet fact that he’d just knocked it out of the park with his role in The Surfer alongside Nicolas Cage—a performance many of us secretly hoped would mark a fresh peak in his career. I even saw him at a premiere party, grinning like he’d found the sunshine in his own storm. Julian’s wife’s heartfelt statement reminds us of the man behind the roles—a guy who loved life, family, and bringing joy to fans like us. So as Mercury dances through its tricky retrograde, making us question the paths we’re on, we pause to reflect on a star who shone bright and left lasting ripples. It’s a tough pill to swallow, and our hearts go out to his family during this tough time. LEARN MORE
They always say that deaths tend to come in threes, and sure enough, this is my third obituary in twenty-four hours for an iconic artist—following the passing of Michael Madsen and Mark Snow. According to a statement put out by his wife, Julian McMahon—the star of Nip/Tuck and Doctor Doom in two Fantastic Four movies—has died of cancer at only fifty-six.
What makes this all the more bittersweet is that he had just delivered a performance in The Surfer—opposite Nicolas Cage—that many of us thought ranked among his best work. In fact, I actually saw him at a party for The Surfer, and he seemed to be in excellent spirits promoting a movie he clearly loved.
Here’s the official statement from his wife, which was given to Deadline:
“With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer. 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, who was Australian, first made an impact with a recurring role on Charmed, but became a star thanks to his lead role as the vain plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy on Ryan Murphy’s Nip/Tuck. One of the first big cable hits, it set the stage for much of Murphy’s later career and was FX’s first major success. The show made McMahon a huge heartthrob, and for a time, many believed he was in the running to play James Bond once it was decided to replace Pierce Brosnan.
While he never played 007, he did appear as Doctor Doom in two early Marvel films: Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He also headlined FBI: Most Wanted for three seasons.
Most recently, he played the guru of an Australian surf cult opposite Nicolas Cage in The Surfer, receiving rave reviews (including from us). He also appeared on the Netflix series The Residence.
Alas, fifty-six is a tragically young age. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
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