Julian McMahon, star of 'Nip/Tuck' & 'Fantastic Four', dies at 56 following cancer battle

Actor Julian McMahon, known for his roles in television series "Nip/Tuck" and the 2000s "Fantastic Four" movies, has died after battling cancer.

He was 56.

He was battling Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The actor died in Clearwater, Florida on Jul. 2.

McMahon's wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed his death in a statement to Deadline.

"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," the statement said.

The Australian-American actor is also known for his roles in the TV shows "Charmed" and "FBI: Most Wanted."

He played Doctor Doom in the 2000s "Fantastic Four" movies.

Work

Born in Sydney in 1968, McMahon was the son of former Australian prime minister Sir William “Billy” McMahon.

The actor began his career as a model in the 1980s.

He then went into acting and landed a role in the Australian soap "Home and Away" in 1990, appearing in 150 episodes.

He became more popular and recognised following his stint in the hit supernatural series "Charmed", as the half-human, half-demon assassin Cole Turner.

He appeared on the show between 2000 and 2003 and briefly returned in 2005.

He later appeared in "Nip/Tuck", the racy medical drama.

He played the arrogant plastic surgeon Dr Christian Troy.

The show ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010 and earned McMahon a Golden Globe nomination.

McMahon then played the Marvel supervillain Doctor Doom in 20th Century Fox’s "Fantastic Four" films in 2005 and 2007.

He also voiced Doctor Doom in the 2005 "Fantastic Four" video game.

He also played Jess LaCroix, a special agent and team leader, in "FBI: Most Wanted" for three seasons before leaving the show.

McMahon was married three times — to Australian singer Dannii Minogue in 1994 and to actor Brooke Burns, with whom he has a daughter.

His final marriage, to Paniagua, began in 2014.

Top photos via Nip/Tuck & Fantastic Four