'Fantastic Four' and 'Nip/Tuck' star Julian McMahon passes away at 56

• Julian McMahon, an acclaimed Australian actor, has passed away at the age of 56
• This was confirmed by his wife, Kelly McMahon, who released a statement about it
• "His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible," Kelly told Deadline
• It is worth noting that Julian played as Doctor Doom in the 2005 "Fantastic Four" film

Julian McMahon, the acclaimed Australian actor, has sadly passed away at the age of 56. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his wife, Kelly McMahon, who released a statement to Deadline, expressing her deep sorrow and admiration for the actor's huge strength and spirit.

"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 shared. She also added how her husband loved life, "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."

McMahon, who passed away on Wednesday in Clearwater, Florida, according to a report by the BBC, was best known for his striking and compelling performances as the sinister yet charismatic Doctor Doom in the 2005 Fantastic Four film, and as the complex plastic surgeon Christian Troy in the critically acclaimed TV series Nip/Tuck, where he starred alongside actor Dylan Walsh.

In a tribute published by CNN, McMahon's works in the industry have been shared and listed. Fans and fellow actors alike are mourning the loss of a talent whose star continued to shine even in his final days. His legacy, marked by bold performances and a genuine love for his craft, will be remembered by audiences around the world who have seen him in several films and series.

Julian McMahon was an acclaimed Australian actor and former model. The son of former Australian Prime Minister Sir William McMahon, he began his career in modeling before transitioning to acting. He gained attention with roles in Australian series like Home and Away, and later found success in American television, notably as Detective John Grant on Profiler and as Cole Turner in Charmed. His breakout role came as the charismatic but morally complex plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Troy in Nip/Tuck, which even earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh