Franco Columbu dead

Fuck. I'm a big fan. Went to see him at Gold's gym in Toronto when I was 16. Seemed like such a genuine, unassuming guy. Watching him blow up a hot water bag live was something else. And the dude was competitive at around 185 in one of the first World's Strongest man competition. (I think). Genuinely bummed.
 
Oogie Sharp said:
(From Arnold's Instagram)

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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
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Beautiful.
 
Apparently Ahnold has an Imgur account and posted a bunch of their pics today

 
RIP and condolences to family and friends.

Heard he was a nice guy.
 
RIP to a legend. His deadlifting pics always looked particularly impressive to me. That at least 700 lbs he's pulling in the pic below. Considering he walked around at 200ish; that's freakishly strong.

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Oogie Sharp said:
(From Arnold's Instagram)

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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
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Boy,

<DCrying>
 
Damn. That guy was a G.
 
Sad day!

He went out like a G - doing something active and fun near the place he was born!

RIP Franco!
 
At least happened in the place he loved the most, in his Sardegna

Hopefully he did'nt suffered much and had the chance left this world in peace
 
Oogie Sharp said:
(From Arnold's Instagram)

67529502_140025783902851_5583478364509636789_n.jpg


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
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Had a super sad song randomly playing and then that popped up. I think someone near me may have been chopping onions
<DCrying>

Edit: the song was Light by John Bryant
Read that post with that playing. liver shot right to the feels!
 
Oogie Sharp said:
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.
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RIP, moving message from Arnold, and hilarious reference.

 
One of those deaths where as soon as I found out I thought of how someone else is taking the news.

Arnold must feel awful.

RIP
 
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