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Heartbroken Arnold Schwarzenegger Reacts To Loss of Franco Columbu

Arnold Shares A Sad Message About Death Of Best Friend

Written by Derek Hall

Published on30 August, 2019 | 2:28 PM EDT

Updated on30 August, 2019 | 7:34 PM EDT

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Arnold Schwarzenegger With Franco Columbu

The 51 Year Bromance: Arnold and Franco

The bodybuilding community was devastated when hearing the news of the passing of the legendary Franco Columbu. His close friend and training partner, Arnold Schwarzenegger reacts to his passing.

Also read: Bodybuilding Community Reacts To Tragic Loss Of Franco Columbu

Arnold trained with Franco for many years. Subsequently, he was heartbroken to hear about this news. He initially posted a message on Twitter.

I love you Franco. I will always remember the joy you brought to my life, the advices you gave me, and the twinkle in your eye that never disappeared. You were my best friend. https://t.co/X3GhZKlgAd

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) August 30, 2019

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“I love you Franco.”

“I will always remember the joy you brought to my life, the advices you gave me, and the twinkle in your eye that never disappeared. You were my best friend.”

Following that, he posted a longer, heartfelt message to his Facebook page:

Posted by Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday, August 30, 2019

Franco,You’ve heard me say that I don’t like when people call me a self-made man. You’ve even heard me say that…

Posted by Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday, August 30, 2019

 

“Franco,

You’ve heard me say that I don’t like when people call me a self-made man.

You’ve even heard me say that you’re part of the reason I could never accept that label.

But I wanted you to know why.

From the minute we met in Munich, you were my partner in crime. We pushed each other, we competed with each other, and we laughed at every moment along the way.

When I finally got to America, I was alone. I’d left my family, my country, my whole life behind. So when I asked Joe Weider to bring you to train with me, it was because I knew I wasn’t the same without my best friend. I could thrive without money, without my parents, but I couldn’t thrive without you.

I am devastated today. But I am also so, so grateful for the 54 years of friendship and joy we shared. The pumps, the chess games, the construction work, the meals, the pranks, the life lessons – we did it all together. We grew and we learned and we loved. My life was more fun, more colorful, and more complete because of you.

I will always miss you. But I’ll also know that a part of you lives on in me, in Debbie, in Maria, and in the millions of people you inspired every day you lived. And I will be there for Maria and Debbie, so you can rest now with no worries.

I love you Franco. I will always remember the joy you brought to my life, the advices you gave me, and the twinkle in your eye that never disappeared. You were my best friend.

Love always,

Arnold”

He also posted the same message on his Instagram but shared different a picture.

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A post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger)

FitnessVolt sends their condolences to the friends and family of Franco Columbu, including Arnold Schwarzenegger.


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