Julian McMahon cause of death released
The "Nip/Tuck" star died from lung metastasis, a report from the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office reviewed by USA TODAY confirmed. Lung metastasis refers to any cancer that begins in one part of the body and spreads to another – in the case of McMahon, head and neck metastatic cancer, the report reveals.
McMahon, a Golden Globe-nominated actor best known for his roles in "Nip/Tuck" and the "Fantastic Four" films, died July 2 following a battle with cancer. He was 56.
In a statement shared with USA TODAY on Saturday, July 5, the actor's wife, Kelly McMahon, said he died peacefully this week "after a valiant effort to overcome cancer."
Julian McMahon, 'Nip/Tuck' and 'Fantastic Four' actor, dies at 56 after cancer battle
"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 in a statement.
"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," Kelly McMahon concluded. "We are grateful for the memories."
The Australian actor is also survived by his daughter Madison McMahon, whom he shared with second wife and actress Brooke Burns.
Burns paid tribute to the "FBI: Most Wanted" star with an Instagram photo of the father-daughter duo, simply writing, "Rest in Peace," with a broken heart emoji as the caption.
McMahon starred as Christian Troy on the FX series "Nip/Tuck" and as Cole Turner on The WB's "Charmed." He was also known for his role as Doctor Doom in 2005's "Fantastic Four" and its 2007 sequel, "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer."
Julian McMahon remembered by Alyssa Milano, former costars: 'Losing him feels unreal'
McMahon's "Charmed" costar Alyssa Milano said she was "heartbroken" to learn of McMahon's death in a tribute on Instagram, writing, "Losing him feels unreal. Too soon. Too unfair."
"We spent years together on 'Charmed' — years of scenes, stories, and so many in-between moments," said Milano of McMahon, whom she described as a "dear friend." "He made me feel safe as an actor. Seen as a woman. He challenged me, teased me, supported me. We were so different, and yet somehow we always understood each other."
In her own tribute, "Charmed" alum Holly Marie Combs wrote that McMahon's "unyielding zest for life and crazy making sense of humor will be sorely missed," and "the joy and laughter you were the direct cause of will always be remembered."
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
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