Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle

Australian actor Julian McMahon, the son of a former Prime Minister and one-time husband of Dannii Minogue, has died aged 56.

Australian actor Julian McMahon has sadly passed away at the age of 56.

The beloved actor died on Thursday in Clearwater, Florida, after a private battle with cancer, his wife, Kelly, confirmed in a statement 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,” she said in a statement to Deadline.

Actor Julian McMahon has died aged 56. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

“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’s acting career began in 1989, with a role on the short-lived Australian soap opera The Power, The Passion before landing a stint on Home and Away. The actor then made the move to the US where he achieved success on various TV shows.

McMahon was well-loved both in both the US and Australia. Here with Swinging Safari co-stars Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Asher Keddie. Picture: Jonathan Ng

He was cast in Another World, in 1993, followed by recurring roles Profiler, Charmed, and, his most famous role yet, Nip/Tuck, which ran for six seasons,

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McMahon with Nip/Tuck co-star Dylan Walsh. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

McMahon scored a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Nip/Tuck.

In the plastic surgery drama, McMahon played Dr. Christian Troy, earning himself a Golden Globe nomination for this portrayal in the series.

Most recently, he starred in the Stan Original Film The Surfer, which was filmed in Australia and co-starred Nicolas Cage.

His father was Former Prime Minister Sir William McMahon. Picture: Bob Finlayson

His mother was beloved philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon.

The Aussie star’s last role came earlier this year in Netflix’s White House mystery drama The Residence.

McMahon with wife Kelly Paniagua. Picture: John Sciulli/Getty Images

He was also married to Dannii Minogue from 1994 to 1995. Picture: Getty

The actor with second wife Brooke Burns. Picture: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

In the series, he played the character of Stephen Roos, who is portrayed as the Australian Prime Minister.

Notably, McMahon’s real-life father, Sir William McMahon, also served as Prime Minister of Australia. His mother was the late philanthropist Lady Sonia McMahon.

The actor was also married to singer and actress Dannii Minogue, who he met on the set of

Home and Away in 1991. They were married from 1994 to 1995.

McMahon was also married to former Baywatch star Brooke Burns from 1999 to 2001. Together, they share a daughter, Madison Elizabeth, 25.

He went on to marry his wife Kelly in 2014.

Originally published as Cause of death revealed as Julian McMahon, 56, dies after private battle