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Franco Columbu and Caroline Kennedy at Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shrivers wedding in Hyannis in 1986. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I could thrive without money, without my parents, but I couldnt thrive without you. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The service was a celebration of the incredible life of Franco. The way all the people standing outside applauded for him, really gives you an idea how important Columbu was. Anita Sanangelo (div. Fellow bodybuilder, Phil Laden, referred to Columbu as a very good, Italian mason. During this time, Columbu began as a boxer where he first met Schwarzenegger. ", And he also said "My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it.". As of 2019, Francos net worth estimated at $10 million. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please enter your email and password to sign in. After starting his career as a boxer, Columbu progressed into Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and later bodybuilding, winning the prestigious title of Mr. Olympia in 1976 and 1981. There was a problem getting your location. Shriver also paid tribute to Columbu, calling him family. GUILT RIDDEN, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER . He died at the age of 78 on 30th August 2019 at San Teodoro, Sardinia. However, our reviews are based on well research backed analysis. His longtime friend Schwarzenegger tweeted: I love you Franco. Franco Columbu inspired me when I was young to lift weights peace. 1. "Franco would have been 80 today. Consider uploading your photo of Franco Columbu so that your pictures are included in Franco Columbu's genealogy, family trees & family history records. ", I love you Franco. Democratic rivals suggested that was before the candidate had a valid working visa something Schwarzenegger denied. Columbu won Mr. Olympia the year after Arnold Schwarzenegger retired from bodybuilding. In a video that was posted to YouTube, you can see his casket being removed from a church. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Joe's brother Ben was the president of the International Federation of BodyBuilders. Franco Columbu was born in 7th August 1941 in the Ollolai, Sardinia, Italy. Learn more about merges. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. told an interviewer that to make ends meet he and Schwarzenegger began a bricklaying business called European Brick Works in 1969.