Franco Columbu, a late Italian bodybuilder and actor, was known as “The Sardinian Strongman.” He was a former Mr. Olympia and one of the World’s Strongest Man contestants. He is also known for being Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest buddy and confidant. Not only that, but Franco also starred in the blockbuster film Terminator as the future Terminator.
Franco Columbu was born in Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy, on August 7, 1941. On the 30th of August 2019, he passed away in San Teodoro, Sardinia, at the age of 78. He was of mixed origin and was an Italian native. In 1977, he completed his schooling by graduating from chiropractic school. Franco then went on to Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles to earn his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Salary, Net Worth, and Income
Franco Columbu began his sports career as a boxer before switching to weightlifting. He then started to achieve success in powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and bodybuilding. Franco and Arnold Schwarzenegger have also known one other since they were children. When Arnold retired from bodybuilding in 1975, Franco was crowned Mr. Olympia in 1976. Then, in 1981, he won another Mr. Olympia title, establishing himself as one of the world’s strongest men. In addition, the 78-year-old has won countless bodybuilding and powerlifting championships.
He has won four Mr. Olympia titles, two IFBB Mr. Universe titles, three NABBA Mr. Universe titles, and IFBB Mr. World titles, as well as being the Champion of Italy, Germany, and Europe. In 1977, he even finished 5th in the World Strongest Man competition, making him the World’s Strongest Man. Franco has worked in the film industry in addition to bodybuilding. Stay Hungry, The Comeback, The Running Man, the Last Man Standing, Why We Train, and Dreamland La Terra Dei Sogni were among the films in which he appeared. He gained to notoriety, though, after portraying the character of the Terminator in the film The Terminator. Franco’s net worth is believed to be $10 million .
Death Causes and Funeral Services
Franco Columbu, the former Mr. Olympia, died on August 30th at the age of 78 in San Teodoro, Sardinia, Italy. Franco, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest friend and confidant, died after suffering a heart attack (myocardial infarction) and drowning just off the coast. The heartbreaking news of his death was originally reported by several sources in his nation. Schwarzenegger paid tribute to his friend by uploading a poem titled “To My Best Friend” on the medium website.
