Julian McMahon, Star of 'Charmed,' Passes Away at 56

American actor Julian McMahon, famous for his role as the demon Cole in the iconic series "Charmed," has passed away at the age of 56.

The news was shared by his wife, Kelly McMahon, along with colleagues from the show "Nip/Tuck," as reported by CNN.

"He died peacefully this week after a brave battle with cancer," his wife stated.

Julian McMahon gained popularity among viewers in Ukraine due to his portrayal of the demon in the fantasy series "Charmed." He also starred alongside Ryan Murphy as a plastic surgeon in "Nip/Tuck," which ran for six seasons and received 18 Emmy nominations.

Additionally, he played the role of Doctor Victor Von Doom in the "Fantastic Four" films, where he appeared with Jessica Alba and Chris Evans. McMahon had been working until recently, having appeared in the upcoming Nicolas Cage film "Surfer," set to release this summer.