Julian McMahon: Remembering Nip/Tuck Star's Private Battle with Cancer

SHOCKING DEATH OF TV HEARTTHROB

The Hollywood community is reeling after the sudden passing of Aussie actor Julian McMahon, best known for his roles in Nip/Tuck and FBI: Most Wanted. The 56-year-old star died on July 2 from lung metastasis caused by head and neck metastatic cancer, according to a Cremation Approval Summary Report obtained by thescholarlynote.com.

The news of McMahon's death came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, with his wife Kelly revealing that he had been secretly battling cancer. In a statement, Kelly paid tribute to her late husband, saying: "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."

But what's behind the sudden passing of this TV heartthrob? thescholarlynote.com has learned that McMahon's last public appearance was at SXSW in Austin, Texas, back in March, where he looked noticeably thinner promoting his psychological thriller The Surfer. Little did fans know that he was secretly fighting for his life behind the scenes.

McMahon's death marks a sad end to a remarkable career that spanned over three decades. Best known for his iconic roles as Dr. Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck and Jess LaCroix on FBI: Most Wanted, McMahon won the hearts of millions with his chiseled good looks and captivating performances.

But there was more to this Aussie stud than meets the eye. Behind the cameras, McMahon was a devoted husband and father, married to Kelly for 11 years before tying the knot in a romantic ceremony at Lake Tahoe in 2014. He also had two daughters from previous marriages - Madison Elizabeth McMahon with ex-wife Brooke Burns and another daughter whose name remains private.

McMahon's journey wasn't without its ups and downs, however. In an interview with thescholarlynote.com, he opened up about his childhood, revealing that his father, Sir William McMahon, was a former Prime Minister of Australia who served from 1971 to 1972. "My Dad... was born in 1908," Julian said. "That's a very different time to what it was when he was raising me. He must have gone through a strange misunderstanding of how you were parented in 1908 versus how you parent in 1972; it would have been so conflicting."

But despite the challenges, McMahon found solace in his craft, landing iconic roles that cemented his status as a Hollywood A-lister. Who can forget his turn as Cole Turner on Charmed or his portrayal of Dr. Doom in two Marvel movies - Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (2007)? He also starred alongside Sandra Bullock in the supernatural psychological thriller Premonition.

As news of McMahon's passing spreads, fans are left reeling, remembering his iconic performances and magnetic charm on screen. "Julian loved life," Kelly said in her statement. "He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans." And as we bid farewell to this talented TV heartthrob, we can't help but wonder what could have been if only fate had dealt him a different hand.

Rest in peace, Julian McMahon. You will be deeply missed.