{"id":241911,"date":"2025-07-06T05:27:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/241911\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T05:27:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:27:14","slug":"nicolas-cage-leads-tributes-to-most-talented-of-actors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/241911\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicolas Cage leads tributes to “most talented of actors”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Julian McMahon<\/a>, the star of Fantastic Four<\/a> and Nip\/Tuck, has died at the age of 56. <\/p>\n

The actor, who also starred in Charmed and FBI: Most Wanted, died at his home in Florida on Wednesday (2 July) following a battle with cancer, with his wife Kelly sharing a statement via Deadline<\/a>. <\/p>\n

“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, adding that the late actor “loved” his family, friends, work and fans.<\/p>\n

Following a brief role as Ben Lucini in Australian soap Home and Away<\/a> in the early 1990s, McMahon starred as Dr Christian Troy in FX’s Nip\/Tuck, a medical drama that ran for six seasons between 2003 and 2010. <\/p>\n

McMahon went on to play Victor Von Doom in the 2005 film Fantastic Four, reprising the role for the 2007 sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer. His most recent projects include Netflix’s The Residence and The Surfer<\/a>, in which he starred alongside Nicolas Cage<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Related: The Fantastic Four: First Steps confirms earlier UK release date \u2013 here’s when you can now expect it<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cage paid tribute to McMahon in a statement via Deadline<\/a>, describing the late star as a “kind and intelligent” man who was the “most talented of actors”, adding: “Our scenes together on The Surfer were amongst my favourites I have ever participated in, and Julian is one of my favourite people.”<\/p>\n

Ioan Gruffudd, who starred opposite McMahon in both Fantastic Four films, wrote on Instagram<\/a>: “This is terribly sad news about Julian\u2026 Every encounter with him was a joy. It was an honour to be Dr Richards to his Dr Doom. My heart goes out to his wife and family.” <\/p>\n

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Related: Spider-Man director shares real reason he exited Fantastic Four<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“I\u2019m devastated to hear of the passing of my friend Julian. Life is so precious and fragile. My condolences to his family. RIP Jules,” added fellow Fantastic Four star Michael Chiklis<\/a>, while his Nip\/Tuck co-star Kelly Carlson said<\/a> that the late actor was the “charisma” of the show.<\/p>\n

Rebel Wilson<\/a>, who was visited by McMahon during filming for The Deb, said<\/a> it was an “honour” to work with the “Aussie gem”, with the star describing the late actor as “extraordinarily gifted and kind.”
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Reporter, Digital Spy<\/strong> George is a freelance writer who specialises in Movies<\/a> and TV. After graduating with a degree in Film Studies and Journalism from De Montfort University, in which he analysed the early works of Richard Linklater for his dissertation, he wrote for several websites for GRV Media. \u00a0His film tastes vary from blockbusters like Mission: Impossible<\/a> and John Wick<\/a> to international directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and Hirokazu Kore-eda, and has attended both the London and Berlin film festivals.
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