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Julian McMahon’s net worth revealed after shock cancer death at 56 – Nip/Tuck actor left behind a fortune following stellar career

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Julian McMahon has been gifted with exceptional skill, which he consistently showcased during his illustrious acting career in both films and television shows.

The well-known Australian actor, passing away recently at the age of 56 after a secluded battle with health issues, amassed a substantial wealth throughout his impressive thirty-year career as a prominent figure in films.

According to reports, when he passed away, the American celebrity was estimated to have a net worth of approximately 24 million Australian dollars, equivalent to about 16 million US dollars.

In the year 2007, McMahon was making approximately $192,000 AUD or $125,000 USD per episode playing Dr. Christian Troy in the medical drama series Nip/Tuck.

The following year, his salary doubled – and he continued to hit career highs ever since. 

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In the year 2015, McMahon additionally made a sum from real estate transactions. Specifically, he sold a property located in the Hollywood Hills for approximately USD $2.18 million, netting himself a profit of around USD $1.5 million.

Leaving behind is his wife, Kelly Paniagua, and their shared daughter, Madison McMahon (from a previous marriage with Brooke Burns).

In a deeply emotional announcement on Friday, the widow disclosed that the 56-year-old actor of both Australian and American descent had been quietly fighting cancer for some time.

Julian’s most recent public outing took place next to Nicolas Cage at the SXSW event in Austin, Texas, back in March. They both appeared there to advertise their upcoming psychological thriller titled “The Surfer.

In a touching message, Kelly, who was Julian McMahon’s wife since 2014, announced that her husband, Julian, passed away this week following his brave fight against cancer. She expressed her wish to share this news with the world from an open heart.

Julian found a profound affection for life itself. He cherished his family dearly, held his friends in high esteem, took great pride in his work, and appreciated his fans immensely. His most fervent desire was to infuse happiness into countless lives.

As a devoted follower, I humbly request your understanding and support during this challenging period, as our family needs time to privately mourn. May those who found joy in Julian’s presence continue to find it in their lives. We are profoundly grateful for the memories we shared, and I would like to echo her sentiment expressed in her statement, obtained by Deadline.

The talented actor was best known for his role as Dr. Christian Troy on the FX series Nip/Tuck.

He acted opposite Dylan Walsh, who played Sean McNamara, in a medical drama that was full of flair and ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010.

In 2004, I was up for the prestigious Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Television Series – a dream come true! However, it was none other than the brilliant Ian McShane who stole the show with his captivating performance in HBO’s Deadwood. Despite falling just short of the glory that night, I couldn’t have been more honored to share the stage with such an exceptional talent.

Later on, Julian took up the role of Jess LaCroix in the CBS show FBI: Most Wanted, starting from 2020. However, he left unexpectedly after completing three seasons in March 2022.

Previously, he gained recognition for his role as the lead character Ben Lucini on the Australian television series Home & Away, which he played from 1990 until 1991.

In the timeframe spanning 1996 to 2000, the performer took on the lead role of Detective John Grant in the American crime series titled Profiler.

Subsequently, he captured the affection of numerous individuals by playing the character Cole Turner on Charmed during seasons 3 to 5, from 2000 to 2003. Later, he reappeared as a guest star in season 7, which aired in 2005.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, this individual achieved notoriety on the silver screen by portraying the legendary supervillain Dr. Doom in both Marvel’s Fantastic Four films of 2005 and 2007, titled Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer respectively.

He also starred alongside Sandra Bullock in 2007 supernatural psychological thriller Premonition. 

In the year 2014, after being a couple for 11 years prior, Julian and his partner, Kelly, exchanged vows in a heartwarming ceremony held at Lake Tahoe, a picturesque location straddling California and Nevada. This marked the third time he walked down the aisle.

Previously, Julian was in a marital relationship with model and actress Brooke Burns (from Baywatch) between 1999 and 2001. They have a 25-year-old daughter named Madison Elizabeth McMahon together.

Additionally, he is well-known for being wed to the Australian singer and television personality, Dannii Minogue, from 1994 until 1995.

Besides his personal endeavors, Julian is connected to the Australian government due to his lineage. Specifically, he’s the son of Sir William McMahon, a past Prime Minister of Australia who led the country from 1971 to 1972 and represented the Liberal Party during his tenure.

In the finale, his character’s part held a sense of coming back around since he played the role of the Australian Prime Minister in the Netflix thriller series titled “The Residence.

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2025-07-07 15:06

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