Australian-American actor and former model Julian McMahon has captivated audiences with his performances but has recently faced significant health challenges.
Key Takeaways
- Known to be a fan favorite for multiple roles, Julian was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) back in 2021.
- While the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and CFS are similar, the two diseases are completely different.
- Julian’s recent post is about the latest project he’s worked “The Supremes.“
Fans speculate that he might be battling Parkinson’s Disease.
Starting his career in 1987, McMahon transitioned from modeling assignments and advert gigs to becoming a fan favorite for his roles as Detective John Grant in “Profiler,” Christian Troy in “Nip/Tuck,” Doctor Doom in the “Fantastic Four” duology, and Jess LaCroix in CBS’s crime drama “FBI: Most Wanted.”
In 2021, McMahon was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition.
While McMahon tries to keep his health issues private, a decline in his onscreen performances led to his fans speculating it must have been the disease condition leaving him constantly fatigued, often bedridden, or unable to engage in activities he once enjoyed.
Making a significant impact in the world of cinema and portraying the iconic Marvel Comics character Dr. Doom, McMahon’s diagnosis of a chronic illness led him to seek medical supervision and change dietary goals.
Despite most people speculating McMahon’s CSF diagnosis to be Parkinson’s disease, according to Health Risings, Parkinson’s has never been explicitly connected to chronic fatigue syndrome or FM. Still, many of the secondary symptoms can be found in both.
With symptoms similar to muscle rigidity, increased muscle tone, and contracted muscles, it’s common for people to link CFS with Parkinson’s disease, but it is in no way similar.
Despite being diagnosed with CFS, McMahon is a very inspiring actor who manages his health while perfectly balancing his limelight-oriented career.
Julian’s most recent Instagram post expressed his excitement about working with The Supreme Films’ latest production, “The Supremes.” He seems to be advancing his career.
Listed as one of “50 Sexiest Men Alive” by People Magazine in 2004, Julian seems to be acing his career despite his health issues, which is inspiring to his fans and viewers.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- In 2003, he won the “Breakthrough of the Year Award” for outstanding male performance in Nip/Tuck (2003).
- Julian was a fan of the original Fantastic Four comic books before he got hired to portray Doctor Doom.
