India, July 5 -- Actor Julian McMahon, famous for his roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, has died, his wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed to Deadline on Friday. He was 56 years old and had been battling cancer.

"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. 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. 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...