Franco Columbu

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Francesco Columbu (August 7, 1941 – August 30, 2019) was an Italian actor, author, champion bodybuilder, powerlifter and World's Strongest Man competitor.[1] He was born in Ollolai, Sardinia. He was known for his roles in Conan the Barbarian and The Terminator. Columbu won the Mr. Olympia in 1976 and again in 1981.

Columbu drowned after having a heart attack on August 30, 2019 in San Teodoro at the age of 78.[2]

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  1. "Deadlifting For Massive Strength?". deadliftworkouts.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-31. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
  2. Franco Columbu Dead: Former Mr. Olympia Dies at 78

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