'Charmed' Cast Pay Emotional Tributes to Julian McMahon: 'Losing him feels unreal'

Julian McMahon’s former co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor after his death.

McMahon, who’s best known for his roles in “Nip/Tuck,” “Charmed” and “Fantastic Four,” died at age 56 after battling cancer. Per Deadline, he died July 2 in Clearwater, Florida.

His wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed his death in a statement obtained by NBC News, which read in part, “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,” the statement continued. “His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.”

On social media, McMahon’s former co-stars shared touching tributes to the late actor, including the cast of “Charmed.” On the show, which ran from 1998 to 2006, McMahon portrayed the character Cole Turner, the ex-husband of Alyssa Milano’s character Phoebe Halliwell.

Milano shared a series of photos on Instagram posing with McMahon over the years, including several snaps of the duo from the series. In the caption, the actor wrote that she was “heartbroken” by his death, calling him “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,” she continued in the caption. “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.”

Milano described McMahon as “more than my TV husband,” calling him a “dear friend.” She also shared a message to the women in his life, adding, “He adored them. You could feel it in every conversation, every story, every text. He was a family man above all, and he loved deeply.”

“Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair,” Milano concluded her tribute. “Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me.”