Franco Columbo - RIP

Wow this is a blow for many. He lived to be 78 but still a shock.

RIP little big guy!

Franco Columbu - Wikipedia

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

Franco was a character!

The pic of him deadlifting is one of the best, if not the best, lifting picture ever. Always a good motivation.

The world lost a great one! It blows my mind that of all things he drowned while swimming in the ocean, RIP Franco!

Bummer.

Damnnn. Too bad. I heard he was one of the strongest guys that worked out with Arnold.
REST IN PEACE.

That sucks
RIP Franco.


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I was watching video's and learning about him right before he died. Was crazy to see he drowned. Did you know his max squat, deadlift and bench were more then Arnold, crazy!