Julian McMahon‘s former co-stars and more of Hollywood are mourning his loss.
The Australian actor died on Wednesday in Clearwater, Florida, following a battle with cancer, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. He was 56.
McMahon was known for portraying villain Doctor Doom in 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He also played Christian Troy in Ryan Murphy’s Nip/Tuck and Cole Turner in Charmed. His more recent credits were in The Residence and The Surfer.
Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in the superhero films, posted a tribute on Instagram: “Even though we played each other’s nemeses, there was always so much lightness and laughter working together. Every encounter with him was a joy,” he wrote. “It was an honor to be Dr. Richards to his Dr. Doom. My heart goes out to his wife and family. God speed Julian.”
Michael Chiklis, who played Ben Grimm/The Thing in the Fantastic Four films, shared a photo of himself, Jessica Alba and McMahon on Instagram. “I’m devastated to hear of the passing of my friend Julian. Life is so precious and fragile. My condolences to his family. RIP Jules,” he captioned the post.
Nip/Tuck co-star Dylan Walsh shared a statement with THR, which reads: “Dear Jules, I know you like to flout the boundaries but this time you’ve gone too far. Let’s meet at the Biltmore, have a martini and we’ll talk this through. We’ll laugh hard, the valet will bring up your Hummer, and right behind my hatchback with car seats and bird shit on the window, we’ve laughed at this too many times. Now it’s just us. You’ll kiss me on the cheek and say ‘Bye Dyl.’ Good bye Jules.”
Nicolas Cage, his co-star on this year’s The Surfer, shared in a statement to THR, “Such deeply saddening news. I spent six weeks working with Julian, and he was the most talented of actors. Our scenes together on The Surfer were amongst my favorites I have ever participated in, and Julian is one of my favorite people. He was a kind and intelligent man. My love to his family.”
McMahon’s Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano shared a carousel of photos of her with the actor on her Instagram, writing in part, “Julian McMahon was magic … We spent years together on Charmed — years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments. He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other,” she recalled. “Julian was more than my TV husband. He was a dear friend. The kind who checks in. The kind who remembers. The kind who shares. The kind who tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable — but always with love.”
Holly Marie Combs, another Charmed co-star, posted to Instagram: “One of a kind is an understatement. Your unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed,” she wrote with photos of the cast and of McMahon with Shannen Doherty, who died last year. “The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered. I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals.”
And Rose McGowan of Charmed, shared a tribute to her Instagram Story that reads: “Oh Julian you force of brilliance, wild talent and humour. For you, your family and loving fans all over the world, I pray comfort.”
His Nip/Tuck co-star Kelly Carlson posted a reel on Instagram of the two. While his Residence and The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat co-star Uzo Aduba wrote, in part, “Such a talent, but also just so much love for life. Energy. Intelligence. Sending all of my love to those who worked with, knew, and loved Julian. May you rest in perfect peace, with confidence it was a race well run.”
Below, see the tributes.
