Arnold Schwarzenegger writes heartfelt tribute to his ‘partner in crime’ Franco Columbu

Arnold Schwarzenegger writes heartfelt tribute to his ‘partner in crime’ Franco Columbu

BY UNUS ALLADIN

Arnold and Franco at Venice Beach, California in their heyday. Photo: Instagram

Franco Columbu, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best friend, training partner, confidant and one-time strongman who won the Mr Olympia bodybuilding title twice, has died after drowning while swimming in the sea in Sardinia, Italy according to multiple reports.

Columbu’s death left Schwarzenegger devastated and the Terminator star took to social media to write a heartfelt tribute to his “partner in crime”, closing the final chapter on one of sport’s most unusual and greatest partnerships/friendships.

“I am devastated today. But I am also so, so grateful for the 54 years of friendship and joy we shared,” wrote Schwarzenegger in his Instagram account.

“The pumps [exercise], 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 colourful, and more complete because of you.”

Full Story: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness/article/3025211/i-will-always-miss-you-franco-arnold-schwarzenegger