Julian McMahon – who starred in Nip/Tuck and FBI: Most Wanted – has passed away at 56 after a private health battle.
The 56-year-old Australian-American actor had secretly battled cancer as his wife Kelly confirmed the news.
She gave a statement to Deadline on Friday which read: ‘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.’
Kelly – whom he married in 2024 – continued by expressing the love Julian had for his fans and those around him and what being an actor meant to him during his life.
She continued: ‘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.’
Julian McMahon – who starred in Nip/Tuck and FBI: Most Wanted – had passed away at 56 after a private health battle; he is seen in Cannes, France in May 2024
McMahon was best known for his role as Dr. Christian Troy on the FX series Nip/Tuck.
He starred alongside Dylan Walsh who portrayed Sean McNamara in the campy medical drama which ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010.
He later starred as Jess LaCroix on the CBS series FBI: Most Wanted beginning 2020 but made a surprise exit in March 2022 after three seasons.
