Franco Columbus | Biography, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Career

The late Italian actor and bodybuilder Franco Columbu was known as “The Sardinian Strong Man.” He was one of the World’s Strongest Man contestants and former Mr. Olympia.

His status as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest friend and confidant is another well-known affiliation. Additionally, Franco played the future Terminator in the critically acclaimed film Terminator.

What is Franco Columbu’s net worth? Salary, Earnings

Franco is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million.

Where was Franco Columbus born? Ethnicity, Nationality, Family Education

On August 7, 1941, Franco Columbu was born in Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy. He died at the age of 78 in San Teodoro, Sardinia, on August 30, 2019. He was a native Italian of mixed descent.

He achieved his academic credentials by completing chiropractic school in 1977. After that, Franco attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum.
Income, net worth and salary

By adopting native Italian, Franco became a member of Columbus’ lineage. However, information about his ancestry is unknown.

Furthermore, details about his youthful lifestyle are unknown. Considering his penchant for athletics, it is possible that he embarked on a professional weightlifting career during his youth.

Former Mr. Olympia, Franco Columbu, 78, passed away in San Teodoro, Sardinia, Italy, on August 30. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s closest companion and confidant, Franco, drowned shortly after suffering a myocardial infarction (heart attack) near the coast.

Initial reports of the tragic news of his passing came from multiple sources within his country. On the media’s website, Arnold Schwarzenegger published a sonnet titled “To My Best Friend” as a tribute.

Fast facts

Real name	Francesco Columbu
Birthday	August 7, 1941
place of birth	Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy
Date of death	August 30, 2019
place of death	San Teodoro, Sardinia
Zodiac sign	Lion
Nationality	Italian
Ethnicity	Mixed
Profession	Actor and weightlifter
Parents	A stranger
Dating/couple	No
Married/spouse	Anita Sanangelo (div. between 1986 and 1990) Débora Columbu (m 1990 – 2019)
Brother	No
Salary	Under review
Heritage	$10 million

Is Franco Columbus married? Relationship

After his passing, Deboran Columbu and Franco were married for a long and happy period. Furthermore, her only offspring, María Grazia Colón, was born shortly after.

In 1990, the couple had already exchanged their “I do” vows. During their companionship, Franco and Deboran never had physical altercations.

Before marrying Deboran, Franco was also married to Anita Santangelo. Among the professions of his first wife is that of a chiropractor. Anita is said to have screamed when she saw Franco for the first time in a bodybuilding magazine.

You must know it. Furthermore, she appeared in the sequel to Pumping Iron 2. Her marital commitments remain ambiguous, while divorce rumors circulated widely in the media.

They could have ended their relationship between 1986 and 1990 if there had been less information available about their separation.

How tall is Franco Columbus? Weight, hair color

As a professional weightlifter, Franco has a traditionally masculine build. He also measured 5 feet and 5 inches in height and 84 kilograms in weight. His hair was a shade of brown and his eyes were black.

How did Franco Columbu start his professional career?

Before turning to weightlifting, Franco Columbu began his athletic career as a fighter. He later began to achieve prominence in the fields of bodybuilding, weightlifting, and Olympic weightlifting.

Additionally, Franco and Arnold Schwarzenegger have been childhood friends. In 1976, following Arnold’s retirement from bodybuilding in 1975, Franco was crowned Mr. Olympia.

He then captured a second Mr. Olympia title in 1981, cementing his position as one of the strongest men in the world. Additionally, the 78-year-old has amassed an extensive collection of bodybuilding and powerlifting titles.

He has been crowned Italian, German and European Champion, in addition to winning four Mr. Olympia titles, two IFBB Mr. Universe titles, three NABBA Mr. Universe titles and IFBB Mr. World titles.

Additionally, he achieved the status of world’s strongest man in 1977, when he placed fifth in the competition. Franco has also been active in the film industry in addition to his bodybuilding career.

His filmography included Stay Hungry, The Comeback, The Running Man, the Last Man Standing, Why We Train and Dreamland La Terra Dei Sogni. However, his notoriety increased after his portrayal of the Terminator in the film The Terminator.