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BREAKING: Franco Columbu Passes Away At Age 78

Bodybuilding Legend Franco Columbu Has Reportedly Passed Away

Written by Derek Hall

Published on30 August, 2019 | 1:27 PM EDT

Updated on31 August, 2019 | 6:03 PM EDT

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Franco Columbu Has Tragically Passes Away

Franco Columbu Has Tragically Passes Away (Photos via Instagram @francocolumbu)

The bodybuilding community is once again rocked by some sad news. Bodybuilding pioneer Franco Columbu has passed away, following an incident on a boat.

Update: Remembering The Life of The Legendary Franco Columbu also read Heartbroken Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bodybuilding Community Reacts To Tragic Loss 

According to multiple Italian news outlets, the 78-year-old tragically lost his life earlier today. This occurred due to complications from an incident at sea.

The details are currently scarce, but apparently Columbu was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done, as he would lose his life.

 

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Columbu was a legendary bodybuilder, known for being a close friend and training partner to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Additionally, he held the title of Mr. Universe, along with countless other accolades. He was a huge inspiration to bodybuilders worldwide, and he was a legend in the sport.

 

Franco With Arnold

 

The news of this tragic passing has lead several people, to send messages of condolences. Columbu was adored around the globe, for his contributions to bodybuilding. Rich Gaspari in particular, left this heartfelt message on Instagram:

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“I am sad to get the news that my boyhood hero and bodybuilding icon. @francocolumbu has passed away at the age of 78 from a boating accident.
He was one of the bodybuilders to inspire me being of shorter height and Italian. Franco had one of the best lat spread and was known for his strength.”

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Franco Columbo started competing in bodybuilding in 1966, winning multiple titles. He competed in, and won several Mr. Universe competitions. Additionally, he would end up winning the Mr. Olympia twice. Moreover, he ventured into the world of strongman competitions, and powerlifting. He even briefly dabbled in boxing.

FitnessVolt will update you, as more information becomes available about what happened. Franco Columbu touched the lives of many people over the years.

He truly was one of the legends of bodybuilding. Columbu was a pioneer in the early days of the sport. Condolences to the friends and family of this bodybuilding great.


If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Derek will get back to you as soon as possible.

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  1. Avatar Mark a Rogowin says:
    6 years ago

    sad news

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  2. Avatar Edward Lynch says:
    1 year ago

    I have followed you for 25 years . You helped me stay on the straight and narrow.,Im a grown man but I cry when I see your picture.I have a picture of you in my weight room.Yoir with the angles.

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