Franco Columbu, a close friend of Arnold Schwarzenegger who appeared in films such as The Terminator and Conan the Barbarian, passed away at age 78. Columbu was not only an actor but also a well-known bodybuilder and boxer. Many will remember him for his impressive career and close friendship with Schwarzenegger. The Italian star died Friday after drowning in his home country of Sardinia, The Associated Press reported. He lived in Los Angeles but was vacationing in Sardinia when he got sick while swimming.  He died at a hospital in Olbia.