The Australian entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of beloved actor Julian McMahon, aged 56.
The former Home and Away star’s wife, Kelly Paniagua, revealed on Friday that he had passed away after secretly battling cancer.
Most recently, Julian starred alongside Nicholas Cage in Stan original film The Surfer.
‘We’re heartbroken to hear of the passing of Julian McMahon. His extraordinary talent and presence left a lasting mark on everyone he worked with, including the team behind The Surfer,’ the Stan official Instagram account posted on Saturday.
‘These words from Australian Producer Robert Connolly reflect the deep respect and affection he inspired.’
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The Australian entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of beloved actor Julian McMahon, aged 56
Connolly penned: ‘Julian was an exceptional gentleman, a consummate professional, a stunning actor and an absolute delight to work with.
‘His performance in The Surfer is a triumph – one among many great performances in an incredible career – and a tour de force celebration of his skill and presence on our screens.
‘His huge commitment to the film took Julian from the beaches of Western Australia, to its world premiere in Cannes, to the US and beyond, and we were all so very lucky to have shared this journey with such a gifted and exceptional performer.
‘A true gift in all our careers to have had the chance to work together with such a wonderful person.’
News of the beloved actor’s death has also sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with celebrities taking to social media to offer heartfelt tributes.
US actress Rose McGowan leads the celebrity tributes for Julian McMahon, who has died, aged 56, after a private health battle.
Rose, 51, who starred alongside Julian in the hit series Charmed, took to Instagram on Saturday to pay homage to the star.
She re-shared an illustration of Julian wearing what appeared to be angel wings.
Australian producer Robert Connolly penned a heartfelt tribute to the actor on behalf of the cast and crew of The Surfer, a new film released in May
US actress Rose McGowan leads the celebrity tributes for Julian McMahon, who has died, aged 56, after a private health battle
Captioning the image, Rose remembered Julian as a ‘force of brilliance.’
‘Oh Julian, you force of brilliance,’ she wrote.
‘For you, your family, and your loving fans all over the world, I pray for comfort.’
Rose also commented on the original post from artist ‘Stagwarlock’.
‘Beautiful art of a beautiful soul,’ she wrote, to which the artist replied: ‘@rosemcgowan as sad as he was magnetic.’
Fellow Charmed co-star Brian Krause, who played Leo Wyatt on the hit series, also shared his condolences.
He posted a photo of Julian beaming broadly while remembering the actor as a ‘kind soul’.
‘Sad day for our Charmed family!’ Brian captioned the image.
Rose, who starred alongside Julian in the cult hit series Charmed, took to Instagram on Saturday to pay homage to the star
‘Oh Julian, you force of brilliance,’ Rose wrote. ‘For you, your family, and your loving fans all over the world, I pray for comfort.’
Charmed actors Julian McMahon, Alyssa Milano, James Read, and Holllie Marie Combs.
Fellow Charmed co-star Brian Krause, who played Leo Wyatt on the hit series, also shared his condolences
‘Sad day for our Charmed family!’ he wrote.
‘Julian was one of the funniest, devilishly handsome and kind souls! Prayers to his family and close friends. He will surely be missed!’ Brian wrote.
His post was met with an outpouring of condolences from fans and followers.
‘RIP JULIAN, our Cole Turner, gone too soon, now reunited with Shannen in Heaven,’ one fan wrote, referring to fellow Chamed star Shannen Doherty who passed away in July 2024.
Another chimed in with a similar: ‘Nooo! Not Cole!!! So heartbreaking. F-Cancer. The only comfort is that I’m sure Shannen welcomed him with open arms.
‘What a tremendously amazing actor. He could play a hero or villain beautifully. Gone too soon. Condolences to his family.’
Holly Marie Combs, who starred as Piper Halliwell on the hit show, joined her Charmed alumni with a tribute.
She shared a clip from a fan account that showed a montage of Julian behind-the-scenes from the filming of Charmed.
The video shows the Aussie actor hamming it up with castmates including Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty.
Holly Marie Combs, who starred as Piper Halliwell on the hit show, joined her Charmed alumni with a tribute
She shared a clip from a fan account that showed a montage of Julian behind-the-scenes on Charmed. ‘My favourite pain in the a** ever,’ she wrote, augmenting the sentiment with silver heart emojis.
Julian starred alongside Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano on the cult Aaron Spelling-created magical drama. He played Cole Turner, the half-demon ex-husband of Alyssa’s character Phoebe Halliwell
‘My favourite pain in the a** ever,’ she wrote, augmenting the sentiment with silver heart emojis.
Julian starred alongside Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano on the cult Aaron Spelling-created magical drama.
He played Cole Turner, the half-demon ex-husband of Alyssa’s character Phoebe Halliwell.
Quickly becoming a fan-favourite, Julian had a starring role in the series for three seasons before returning in the seventh season in a guest capacity.
During his time on Charmed, Julian was also romantically linked to Doherty, with the pair dating briefly during the show’s third season in 2000–2001.
Julian’s wife of 11 years, Kelly Paniagua, confirmed his death on Friday.
‘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,’ she said in a statement to Deadline.
Kelly – whom he married in 2014 – 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.
‘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,’ she said.
‘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,’ she added.
