Holly Marie Combs is remembering the legacy of her late Charmed costar Julian McMahon after his death.
“One of a kind is an understatement. Your unyielding zest for life and crazy sense of humor will be sorely missed,” Combs, 51, wrote via Instagram on Friday, July 4. “The joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered.”
Combs, Shannen Doherty and Alyssa Milano played the bewitching Halliwell sisters on The WB’s Charmed. McMahon portrayed Milano’s TV love interest, Cole Turner, during his early career. He died in July at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer.
While reflecting on McMahon’s legacy, Combs shared a handful of throwback show images of McMahon and Doherty, who died in July 2024 after her own cancer battle.
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“I hope you find our lady friend and dance in those rose petals
,” Combs added, referring to Doherty.
She shared more throwback footage via her Instagram Stories, writing, “RIP. My favorite pain in the ass ever.”
Julian’s wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed his passing on Friday, July 4.
“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,” Kelly said in a statement. “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.”
She added, “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.”
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In addition to Kelly, the late Australian actor is survived by his 25-year-old daughter, Madison. (Julian shared his only child with ex-wife Brooke Burns, to whom he was married from 1999 to 2001.)
Fellow Charmed costar Milano, 52, also offered her condolences to Julian’s family.
“My heart is with Kelly, with Madison — his girls, his world. He adored them,” Milano wrote via Instagram on Friday. “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. Rest, my friend. I’ll carry your laugh with me.”
According to Milano, Julian “was more than [her] TV husband.”
“He was a dear friend. The kind who checks in,” she recalled. “The kind who remembers. The kind who shares. The kind who tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable — but always with love.”
