'Continue to find joy in life': Tributes pour in for Australian actor Julian McMahon following death at 56

Australian actor Julian McMahon, best known for his starring roles in Charmed and Fantastic Four has died. He was 56.

The actor "died peacefully" after a private battle with cancer, according to a statement from his wife, Kelly McMahon, shared with 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," She said.

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"We ask for support during this time to allow our family to grieve in privacy. And we wish for all of those to whom Julian brought joy, to continue to find joy in life. We are grateful for the memories."

Tributes have begun to pour in for the late star on social media.

"What a shame. This guy just gave the best performance of his career earlier this year in 'The Surfer'. RIP Julian McMahon," wrote movie critic Hunter V Norris on X (formerly Twitter).

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"Maaaan... this one really f--king stings," added another fan on the platform.

"I'm not gonna revise history but this man was my Doctor Doom for so much for my life. Such a remarkable talent I feel never really got his "moment".

"Too go out so young too, just painful... RIP Julian McMahon."

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