Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals how he is reminded of and affected by the passing of his friend

Grieving Franco Columbu: For Arnold Schwarzenegger It Didn’t Come Much as a Shocker but a Lifelong Void

“There are certain friends that have become a part of you,” 76-year-old Arnold
Schwarzenegger [https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger]
effectively summarised his friendship with the late Franco Columbu. Pulling
himself out of his humble roots and dedicating his life to bodybuilding and his
current status was never easy for The Terminator star. In these testing times,
he befriended fellow Italian bodybuilder Columbu, who stood beside him for 55
years, until his end of the line.

As troubling as his tragic passing might have come to Schwarzenegger back in
2019, he reflected on those experiences recently and shared his unique
perception.


ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER OPENED UP ON NOT HAVING FRANCO COLUMBU BY HIS SIDE ANYMORE

Lifelong companions and a rare testament of genuine friendship, Schwarzenegger
and Columbu met each other way back in 1965. From harboring trust at
bodybuilding championships to starting a bricklaying business, the duo were near
inseparable. Now, in talks with Tim Ferris, the FUBAR star opened up that it was
not the immediate shock of Columbu’s passing that haunted him. Rather, his
absence every day at the gym, chessboard, and places where they created memories
is what left a void in him.



“And so if they pass away and die, something dies in you.” Schwarzenegger’s own
words defined what Columbu meant to him. Moving to California together, both of
them kick-started their careers with bodybuilding. While the Expendables star
won seven, his mate won two Mr. Olympia titles. Additionally, Franco Columbu
often starred in minor roles in Schwarzenegger’s hits, such as Conan the
Barbarian and The Terminator. “That to me, is heartbreaking,” concluded the
star.

ALSO READ: “A friend of mine for fifty-five years” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Bodybuilding Legend Franco Columbu On His Birthday
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has always centered himself around his friends and family.
Deriving strength from their hearts, he stands as an icon of friendship and
positivity.


FROM FRANCO COLUMBU TO BRUCE WILLIS AND KIDS TO PETS, SCHWARZENEGGER’S LOVE
RESIDES EVERYWHERE

Franco Columbu’s friendship indeed had a lasting impact on Arnold
Schwarzenegger. The star dedicated a special ‘Most Muscular’ trophy at his famed
Arnold Sports Festival in 2019 to his late mate. Moreover, throughout his acting
career, he also won the warmth of legendary action heroes such as Die Hard star
Bruce Willis. The fitness icon shot out his words of respect for Willis
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-arnold-schwarzenegger-gushes-over-his-longtime-friend-bruce-willis-says-he-will-always-be/],
who had to retire from acting owing to health issues.

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On a more personal front, Schwarzenegger has his heart open for his ex-wife and
kids. Despite their separation, he maintains amiable relations with Maria
Shriver
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-we-never-left-months-after-admitting-his-fck-up-arnold-schwarzenegger-believes-his-and-maria-shriver-story-will-live-on/]
and all his kids. Furthermore, to accompany him in his sprawling Los Angeles
mansion, he derives the company of his adorable pets. Finally, sharing
positivity, the star regularly inspires and motivates his followers at the Pump
Club ‘village’.

ALSO READ: How Father of 5, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Still Pampers His Pets More
Than Anyone Else
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-father-of-five-arnold-schwarzenegger-still-pampers-his-pets-more-than-anyone-else/]

What do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s remarks on the loss of a lifelong
friend, Franco Columbu? Let us know in the comments below.

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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There are certain friends that have become a part of you,”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong> 76-year-old <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/tag/arnold-schwarzenegger">Arnold Schwarzenegger</a> effectively summarised his friendship with the late Franco Columbu</strong>. Pulling himself out of his humble roots and dedicating his life to bodybuilding and his current status was never easy for <em>The </em></span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Terminator</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> star. In these testing times, he befriended <strong>fellow Italian bodybuilder Columbu,</strong> who stood beside him for 55 years, until his end of the line.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As troubling as his tragic passing might have come to Schwarzenegger back in 2019, he reflected on those experiences recently and shared his unique perception.</span></p>
<h2><b>Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up on not having Franco Columbu by his side anymore</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lifelong companions and a rare testament of genuine friendship, <strong>Schwarzenegger and Columbu met each other way back in 1965.</strong> From harboring trust at bodybuilding championships to starting a bricklaying business, the duo were near inseparable. Now, in talks with Tim Ferris, the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">FUBAR </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">star opened up that it was not the immediate shock of Columbu’s passing that haunted him. Rather, his <strong>absence every day at the gym</strong>, <strong>chessboard, and places where they created memories</strong> is what left a void in him.</span></p>
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<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“And so if they pass away and die, something dies in you.”</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Schwarzenegger’s own words defined what Columbu meant to him. Moving to California together, both of them kick-started their careers with bodybuilding. While the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expendables</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> star won seven, his <strong>mate won two Mr. Olympia titles.</strong> Additionally, Franco Columbu often starred in minor roles in Schwarzenegger’s hits, such as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conan the Barbarian </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and <em>The</em> </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Terminator.</span></i> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“That to me, is heartbreaking,</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">” concluded the star.</span></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-friend-of-mine-for-fifty-five-years-arnold-schwarzenegger-shares-heartfelt-tribute-to-bodybuilding-legend-franco-columbu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A friend of mine for fifty-five years” &#8211; Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Bodybuilding Legend Franco Columbu On His Birthday</a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arnold Schwarzenegger has always centered himself around his friends and family. Deriving strength from their hearts, he stands as an icon of friendship and positivity.</span></p>
<h2><b>From Franco Columbu to Bruce Willis and kids to pets, Schwarzenegger’s love resides everywhere</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Franco Columbu’s friendship indeed had a lasting impact on Arnold Schwarzenegger. The star <strong>dedicated a special ‘Most Muscular’ trophy</strong> <strong>at his famed Arnold Sports Festival in 2019</strong> to his late mate. Moreover, throughout his acting career, he also won the warmth of legendary action heroes such as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Die Hard</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> star Bruce Willis. The fitness icon <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-arnold-schwarzenegger-gushes-over-his-longtime-friend-bruce-willis-says-he-will-always-be/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shot out his words of respect for Willis</a>, who had to retire from acting owing to health issues.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On a more personal front, Schwarzenegger has his heart open for his ex-wife and kids. Despite their separation, he <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-we-never-left-months-after-admitting-his-fck-up-arnold-schwarzenegger-believes-his-and-maria-shriver-story-will-live-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">maintains amiable relations with Maria Shriver</a> and all his kids. Furthermore, to accompany him in his sprawling Los Angeles mansion, he derives the <strong>company of his adorable pets.</strong> Finally, sharing positivity, the star regularly inspires and motivates his followers at the Pump Club ‘village’.</span></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-how-father-of-five-arnold-schwarzenegger-still-pampers-his-pets-more-than-anyone-else/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Father of 5, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Still Pampers His Pets More Than Anyone Else</a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What do you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s remarks on the loss of a lifelong friend, Franco Columbu? Let us know in the comments below.</span></p>


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Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals how he is reminded of and affected by the passing of his friend, Franco Columbu on a daily basis.

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