• Julian McMahon has died at age 56 after battling cancer.
• He was well-known for roles in 'Charmed' and 'Fantastic Four.'
• Actress Alyssa Milano paid tribute to him on social media.
• His wife released a heartfelt statement about his love for life.
• McMahon's legacy includes roles in multiple popular TV shows.

Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor celebrated for his work in two “Fantastic Four” films and popular TV shows like “Charmed” and “Nip/Tuck,” has died at the age of 56, according to his wife Kelly McMahon. He passed away peacefully this week after a battle with cancer, as confirmed by his publicist in a statement released to The Associated Press.

In her statement, Kelly McMahon shared that, “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," highlighting his passion for life and his impactful career, according to SFGate, Channel News Asia, and Los Angeles Times.

McMahon portrayed Dr. Doom in the 2005 film and its 2007 sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." Apart from his iconic roles, he appeared in TV shows including “Home and Away,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “Profiler,” which contributed to his prominent career in the entertainment industry, according to SFGate, Channel News Asia, and Los Angeles Times.

Alyssa Milano, who co-starred with McMahon on “Charmed,” mourned his passing on social media, noting that he was "more than my TV husband." Milano expressed, “Julian McMahon was magic. That smile. That laugh. That talent. That presence. He walked into a room and lit it up — not just with charisma, but with kindness. With mischief. With soulful understanding,” encapsulating the impact he had on those around him, according to SFGate, Channel News Asia, and Los Angeles Times.