Australian actor Julian McMahon, best known for his roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four, has died at the age of 56.
McMahon passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday following a private battle with cancer.
His death was confirmed in a statement on Friday by his wife, Kelly.
The statement read, ‘With an open heart, I share with the world that Julian McMahon, my beloved husband, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer.
‘His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible.
‘We wish all of those to whom Julian brought joy to continue to find joy in life.
‘We are grateful for the memories’.
Born into a prominent political family, McMahon was the son of former Australian Prime Minister Sir William McMahon.
In a nod to his family’s legacy, he portrayed an Australian prime minister in the Netflix drama ‘The Residence’.
McMahon’s career spanned decades, earning him international recognition for his roles as Dr. Christian Troy in ‘Nip/Tuck’, Cole Turner in ‘Charmed’, and Victor Von Doom in ‘Fantastic Four’.
He was married three times, including a high-profile marriage to Australian singer and actress Dannii Minogue, sister of pop icon Kylie Minogue.
