Julian McMahon’s family have publicly thanked those who have shown their support after the Australian actor tragically lost his fight with cancer.

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The reference to their "lady friend" was surely a nod to fellow former Charmed star Shannen Doherty. During the series, which ran from 1998 to 2006, McMahon played the character of Cole Turner. Combs played Piper Halliwell, and Doherty was her sister, Prue Halliwell. Alyssa Milano played the third sister in the original series, Phoebe Halliwell.