Who is Calum von Moger? Former Mr Universe in induced coma after falling from second-floor window
Calum von Moger, an Australian bodybuilder, actor, and former Mr Universe is struggling for his life after falling from a second-floor window. After seriously damaging his spine in a May 6 incident in Australia, the 31-year-old has undergone significant surgery and is in an induced coma.
Calum rocketed to attention after people compared his body to Arnold Schwarzenegger's, landing him a part as a young Arnold in the 2018 film ‘Bigger.’ He also appeared in 'Generation Iron 2' and modeled for Gucci as part of the brand's pre-fall campaign in 2019 and released the self-made documentary on Netflix called ‘Unbroken.’ Apart from that, Calum also started his own apparel company, Von Moger.
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According to the Daily Mail, Calum's injury was first reported on YouTube by fellow bodybuilder Nick Trigilli. Nick claims that his former colleague, a three-time Mr Universe winner with 3.2 million Instagram followers, is ‘going through a difficult moment in his life.’ Nick also stated that he was under the influence of drugs when the incident occurred, according to The Sun. Calum was hurt quite badly in the event, according to Nick's YouTube video, and his spine was damaged to the point where he couldn't walk. He said, “They had to call an ambulance and now he’s sedated in ICU,” adding Calum is battling for his life. Nick, a former IFBB Pro bodybuilder himself, claimed that his pal recently had ‘stupid injuries in the gym.’
Following the news of Calum's surgery, fans have sent their love and support. One person wrote on Twitter, “Get well @CalumvonMoger You are looked up to by so many people. And hearing what has happened is so tough to digest. You are someone I look up to in the bodybuilding world and I’m sure there’s many others who share the same view. Don’t forget who you are ❤️” “Reading all of this about Calum Von Moger is super sad. Goes to show just how one thing can take you off track. Prayers up,” another user added. On May 8, Nick posted a snapshot of the window from where Calum is believed to have fallen on his YouTube channel.
Get well @CalumvonMoger You are looked up to by so many people. And hearing what has happened is so tough to digest. You are someone I look up to in the bodybuilding world and I’m sure there’s many others who share the same view. Don’t forget who you are ❤️
— cam🫐 (@dvnk1ncam) May 7, 2022
Reading all of this about Calum Von Moger is super sad. Goes to show just how one thing can take you off track. Prayers up.
— Joe White (@S3Jwh) May 9, 2022
Later in another update on May 10, Nick allegedly said that Calum may also have tried to end his life as there was so much blood when he was hospitalized. Earlier, Calum shared his wish to ‘learn from [his] mistakes and become a better person’ in a heartfelt Instagram post on March 30. He said, “Everyone has a past. We’ve all been through hard time. I admit, I messed up bad many times. But I don’t care about dwelling on negative thoughts of the past. All I care about is that I learn from my mistakes and become a better person. I’m trying my hardest to stay strong but I have my days too.” Calum asked for forgiveness at the conclusion of his post so that he 'can keep moving forward on the right path again.' Meanwhile, Calum is still yet to compete in a bodybuilding contest after earning his pro card in 2020. Calum was also allegedly considering joining the IFBB Pro Classic Physique league. He also returned to Australia owing to injuries, including a major bicep injury.