Julian McMahon's cause of death has been revealed after he died at 56 on Wednesday, July 2, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm The Australian actor's wife, Kelly, previously shared that he died after a private journey with cancer McMahon is best known for roles onNip/TuckandCharmed Julian McMahon's cause of death has been revealed. According to a Cremation Approval Summary Report from the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office in Florida obtained by PEOPLE, the Australian actor, best known for roles onNip/TuckandCharmed, died from lung metastasis as a result of head and neck metastatic cancer. The manner of death was ruled as natural, and McMahon's remains have since been cremated. "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 said in the statement. "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 continued. "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." Jason Bollenbacher/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Alyssa Milano,Holly Marie CombsandRose McGowanalltook to social mediato remember their time on the supernatural series together. Milano said in an Instagram post that she was "heartbroken" by McMahon's death, adding, "He was more than my TV husband. He was a dear friend." Ron Davis/Getty Combs wrote on Instagram that she will miss McMahon's "unyielding zest for life," while McGowan wrote on her Instagram Stories that he was a "force of brilliance, wild talent and humor." McMahon played Cole Turner onCharmedbetween 2000 and 2005. Michael Becker/FX In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Walsh said, "Dear Jules, I know you like to flout the boundaries, but this time you've gone too far." Days after McMahon's death, Richardson shared a video on Instagram of herwatching theNip/Tuckpilot episode, writing of the actor, "He just seemed bigger and stronger than the rest of us." McMahon is survived by his wife and 25-year-old daughter Madison, whom he shared withex-wife Brooke Burns. Read the original article onPeople
