Deborah Columbu Bio, Age, Net Worth, Husband
Sarah Richards
Published Feb 11, 2026
Deborah Columbu Biography
Deborah Columbu is known for being the wife of Franco Columbu who was an Italian actor, author, former champion bodybuilder, powerlifter and World’s Strongest Man competitor. Her husband, Franco Columbu died on August 30, 2019, at the age of 78.
According to the source, Franco drowned while swimming at the beach in the town of San Teodoro in Sardinia at around 2 p.m. local time. Emergency services rushed Columbo to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deborah Columbu Husband
Franco married Deborah Drake Columbu in 1990 and they’ve been happily together ever since until her husband’s death on August 30th, 2019. Naturally, Deborah was her husband’s No. 1 fan. Deborah championed his post-bodybuilding career as he transitioned into movie. She posted the movie poster of One More Round with the caption, “Congrats to Tommy Lee and Melinda, Franco and the cast. We had so much fun watching the film together. It’s a keeper!”
Franco Columbu Death | Deborah Columbu Husband Death
Franco died Friday, with reports out of Italy saying the 1976 Mr. Olympia lost his life in an incident at sea in his native Sardinia. Arnold said goodbye to Franco with a heartfelt message … writing, “I love you Franco. I will always remember the joy you brought to my life, the advices you gave me and the twinkle in your eye that never disappeared. You were my best friend.”
In 1976, Franco won Mr. Olympia way back, the year after Arnold retired from the famous bodybuilding competition. He won again in 1981, the year after Arnold’s comeback win. In addition to his success as a bodybuilder, weightlifter and boxer, Franco also had a long career acting on TV and in movies. One of Franco’s most famous movie moment was in the 1977 documentary, “Pumping Iron” … when he lifted a car to help the driver escape a tiny parking spot.
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In the 1980s, Franco also appeared in a string of Schwarzenegger movies … including, “The Terminator,” “The Running Man,” and “Conan the Barbarian.” Franco and Arnold met in Munich 54 years ago and instantly became pals … in later years, he was known as Arnold’s squire and Arnold always told people Franco was the strongest man he ever knew. Franco is survived by his wife, Deborah, and their daughter, Maria. He was 78.
Franco Columbu Net Worth
Franco had an estimated net worth of $10 million U.S dollars.
