Alyssa Milano mourns Julian McMahon’s death, says she is ‘heartbroken’

Actress Alyssa Milano is remembering Australian actor Julian McMahon, who died on July 2, 2025. On July 4, 2025, the Commando actress shared a carousel on her Instagram, reflecting on the good times she spent on screen with the late actor.

One of the photos in her post was from the 1998 drama Charmed, where she worked with McMahon. In the caption, she wrote:

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“I’m heartbroken. Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up—not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding.”

The post went on:

“We spent years together on Charmed—years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments. He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other.”

Alyssa Milano wrote that Julian McMahon meant more than an on-screen actor to her. She said he would check on others and remember little details. She remembered him as an honest person who would stick to the truth, despite everything.

She shared her condolences for his wife, Kelly, and daughters, Madison and Iliana. She mentioned how much Julian McMahon loved them and was devoted to his family. At the end, Alyssa Milano wrote:

“Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair. Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me. Forever Cole. Forever Julian.”

Alyssa Milano’s reflection on childhood and Julian McMahon's wife's statement explored

For the unversed, Julian McMahon was 56 at the time of his death. His wife, Kelly McMahon, mentioned that he had a long struggle with cancer. As per Deadline, she shared that the actor died peacefully.

She said that Julian knew how to enjoy his life and cared for everyone around him. As per Kelly's statement:

“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.”

In 2021, Alyssa Milano appeared as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show. Looking back at her initial days in the industry, she shared that in the 1990s, TV programs and movies mainly focused on physical appearance.

However, Alyssa Milano stated that she felt bound to accept those roles to continue working despite most of the roles not being what she wanted. She also mentioned that if she had been given better options, she would have picked different roles.

Reflecting on parenting, Alyssa Milano said her daughter was seven. Alyssa also said that seeing her daughter reminded her of her younger self. After becoming a mother, she realized that she wanted to give her kids the kind of safety and comfort she felt she missed when she was young.

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