The manner of death was ruled as natural, and McMahon’s remains have since been cremated.
Julian’s last public appearance was alongside Nicolas Cage at SXSW in Austin, Texas back in March. The actor looked noticeably thinner as he promoted psychological thriller The Surfer.
His wife said in her tribute: ‘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.
Kelly – whom he married in 2014 – continued by expressing the love Julian had for his fans and those around him and what being an actor meant to him during his life.
‘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 are grateful for the memories, she added in her statement obtained by Deadline.
The talented actor was best known for his role as Dr. Christian Troy on the FX series Nip/Tuck.
He starred alongside Dylan Walsh who portrayed Sean McNamara in the campy medical drama which ran for six seasons from 2003 to 2010.
The star was even nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Television Series in 2004 where he was bested by Ian McShane for his role in HBO series Deadwood.
Julian later starred as Jess LaCroix on the CBS series FBI: Most Wanted beginning 2020 but made a surprise exit in March 2022 after three seasons.
He previously made his name on Australian television soap opera Home & Away in which he starred as main star Ben Lucini from 1990 to 1991.
The actor went on to star as Detective John Grant in American crime drama Profiler from 1996 to 2000.