Marvel Mourns: Julian McMahon, Beloved Doctor Doom Actor, Passes Away at 56

by

In simple terms, actors who competed with Julian McMahon in the Marvel Universe are expressing their respect following McMahon’s death at the age of 56. McMahon was known for his role as Victor Von Doom in the initial two films.

Ioan Gruffudd, the actor who portrayed Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) in the 20th Century Fox films, shared pictures of Julian and penned a touching tribute about their on-screen rivalry on set. “This is deeply sad news about Julian,” he wrote. “Although our characters were enemies, there was always so much camaraderie and humor during filming. Each interaction with him was a delight. It was an honor to be Dr. Richards opposite his Dr. Doom. My thoughts are with his wife and family. Farewell Julian.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I was deeply saddened to learn about the demise of my cherished friend, Julian McMahon. Life, as we know it, is a delicate and precious entity. Among the original cast members of the Fantastic Four, I was Ben Grimm, aka The Thing, and Julian was an integral part of our journey. His family has my deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Jules.

On July 2nd, at the age of 56, it was announced to the public by his wife, Kelly McMahon, that her husband, Julian McMahon, had passed away peacefully following a brave fight against cancer. As expressed in a recent statement, “With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my cherished husband, Julian McMahon, left us this week after a valiant struggle against cancer.

Julian cherished every moment of life, his family, friends, job, and followers were dear to him. His heartfelt aspiration was to spread happiness far and wide. At this difficult time, we request understanding and space as we mourn in private. May those whose lives Julian touched continue to find happiness, just as he did. We are thankful for the beautiful memories shared.

McMahon’s Other Roles Included Charmed, Nip/Tuck & FBI: Most Wanted

Beyond his famous portrayal of Doctor Doom, McMahon is recognized for his acting roles as Ben Lucini in “Home and Away,” Cole Turner in “Charmed,” Dr. Christian Troy in “Nip/Tuck,” and Jess LaCroix. He earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actor (Drama Series) for his performance in “Nip/Tuck.

In 2005, McMahon animated the character Victor Von Doom for the Fantastic Four film and its sequel, Rise of the Silver Surfer, which came out in 2007. He portrayed Von Doom as a billionaire CEO at Von Doom Industries who funded The Fantastic Four’s space journey. After being exposed to cosmic rays, his character developed metallic skin and electrokinetic powers. The upcoming live-action adaptation of the character will be played by Robert Downey Jr., set for release in 2026.

Fantastic Four and Rise of the Silver Surfer are now streaming on Disney+.

Read More

2025-07-06 22:07