Management gives update after ‘Mr Universe’ Calum von Moger hospitalised

The management of Aussie bodybuilder and actor Calum von Moger, dubbed Arnie 2.0, have given an update on his condition.

Australian Calum von Moger, a three-time Mr Universe winner dubbed Arnold 2.0, is in a stable condition after seriously injuring his spine last week.

Steve Greenberg of New York-based The Vladar Company told news.com.au on Thursday morningMr von Moger was in a stable condition after having surgery on his spine. He also said the 31-year-old was with family.

The Vladar Company was behind the film Calum von Moger: Unbroken and the bodybuilding documentary Generation Iron 2, which featured Mr von Moger.

It is also behind the brand Generation Iron, which is listed as management on Mr von Moger’s website.

In an online article on May 6, Generation Iron reported that Mr von Moger had suffered injuries and was in ICU before the news went on to make international headlines.

On Thursday afternoon, the Melbourne hospital caring for Mr von Moger confirmed to news.com.au he was in a stable condition.

It is understood he was taken to hospital on May 4.

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Calum von Moger is in a stable condition after seriously injuring his spine. Pictures: Instagram/calumvonmonger

Mr von Moger, who grew up in regional Victoria, has 3.2 million followers on Instagram and is best known for playing Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 2018 American comedy-drama Bigger.

“I looked up to him my whole life while I was training,” Mr Von Moger said of the Terminator star at the time.

Mr Von Moger had moved to Los Angeles in 2014 with two Mr Universe titles under his belt.

Mr von Moger made headlines in Australia when announced as the actor of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film Bigger. Picture: Today Extra

Last year in October he moved back to Australia.

In a Facebook post made from hotel quarantine in Sydney, he said he had a tough year – which included the death of his dog Rex – he missed Australia and was looking forward to “finally” seeing his friends and family in Victoria.

“I know this sounds crazy, but a voice inside told me it’s time to give up my freedom and luxury life in Los Angeles and come back home,” he wrote.

Mr Greenberg also told news.com.au that the death of Rex had “greatly affected” Mr von Moger.

Mr von Moger has his own clothing line. The Instagram account of the brand has reshared posts from fans wishing the bodybuilder to get well soon. Picture: Instagram

Mr von Moger is facing charges after police allegedly found him in possession of drugs of dependence, including methylamphetamine and cannabis, in Melbourne on January 31, Herald Sun previously reported.

Police allege he was stopped in a vehicle without number plates “affixed or displayed in accordance with regulations” and that officers also allegedly uncovered testosterone cypionate, viaplex, and proviplex in his possession.

The case was adjourned to May 26.

Mr von Monger is also facing charges in relation to a separate alleged incident earlier this year, according to The Age.

Last week Mr von Moger edited the caption of an emotional post on Instagram, which asked for his fans forgiveness.

“Everyone has a past. We’ve all been through hard times. 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,” he wrote.

After learning Mr von Moger had been hospitalised, fans rushed to social media to share messages of support.

The official Instagram account of Mr von Moger’s clothing line reshared stories from fans wishing him to get well soon and asking people to pray for him.

Some shared pictures of themselves in the gym, dedicating their session to their “inspiration”.