Julian McMahon, the actor best known for his phenomenal acting in TV series such as Home and Away, Profiler, Nip/Tuck, and FBI: Most Wanted, passed away on July 2, 2025, after a private battle with cancer. It was Julian’s wife, Kelly McMahon, who confirmed his death through a statement to Deadline. The Australian actor is survived by his wife, Kelly and his daughter, Madison Elizabeth McMahon from his second marriage.
Julian was born on July 17, 1968, in Sydney, Australia, to Sir William McMahon, a former Prime Minister of Australia and Sonia Rachel, an Australian socialite and philanthropist. But do you know Julian’s mom, Sonia, also died due to cancer? In 2010, she passed away after battling with cancer. However, there are many more hidden truths surrounding the McMahon family, so without further ado, let’s dive deep to know more about Julian’s parents.
Who was Julian McMahon’s father, Sir William McMahon?
Sir William McMahon, a.k.a Billy McMahon, was an Australian politician and served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. From 1951 to 1971, he held various ministerial positions, which marked the longest continuous service in Australian history. Before entering politics, he worked as a commercial lawyer and also served in the Australian army during World War II. In 1942, he was promoted to Captain, and later, in 1943, he was promoted to Major. According to multiple reports, Julian’s father also underwent a series of operations due to skin cancer in his final years. However, on 31 March 1988, William passed away in sleep at the age of 80.
Who was Julian McMahon’s mother, Sonia Rachel?
Sonia Rachel was an Australian socialite, philanthropist and occupational therapist. When she was a teenager, she got trained in occupational therapy. Sonia worked as a professional occupational therapist before her marriage to Sir William McMahon in 1965. Sonia was 32 when she tied the knot with 51-year-old William. The couple welcomed three children, Julian McMahon, Melinda McMahon and Deborah McMahon. However, in April 2010, at the age of 77, Sonia passed away after battling with cancer. Though it’s still unclear what kind of cancer Sonia had, as per a report by The Sydney Morning Herald, she had been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer, before she died.
More about Julian McMahon’s death
The untimely demise of talented Australian actor, Julian McMahon has left the entire entertainment world heartbroken. He was 56 and was diagnosed with cancer. It was his wife, Kelly who confirmed the heartbreaking news to Deadline. Confirming the actor’s death, Kelly requested some privacy during these testing times. In her words:
“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. 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.”
Team BollywoodShaadis offers heartfelt condolences to Julian McMahon’s family.
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