Julian McMahon, the actor who played Doctor Doom in the Marvel movie 'Fantastic Four' in the 2000s, has passed away at the age of 56.
On the 4th (local time), multiple local media outlets, including MovieWeb, reported, citing a statement from McMahon's wife, that "McMahon peacefully passed away this week after a fierce battle with cancer."
McMahon's wife stated, "He loved life. He loved his family, loved his friends, loved his work, and deeply loved his fans," and requested, "We ask for your support as our family quietly overcomes this sorrow."
Born in 1968, Julian McMahon debuted in the entertainment industry as a model and began his acting career in 1990 with the popular Australian drama 'Home and Away.' He then solidified his position by playing the role of Ian Rain in the NBC drama 'Another World.'
In 2003, he gained recognition for his role as Dr. Christian Troy in the FX series 'Nip/Tuck,' which aired until 2010 and became very popular.
He also played Doctor Doom in the Marvel movie 'Fantastic Four' and successfully made his return to TV drama in 2020 with the CBS drama 'FBI: Most Wanted.'
McMahon appeared in films such as 'Red,' 'Paranoia,' 'You're Not You,' 'Swinging Safari,' and 'The Surfer,' and in his last project, the Netflix series 'The Residence,' he played the role of the Australian Prime Minister.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today reporter]
