Arnold Schwarzenegger meets his biggest fan who suffers from William Syndrome

In what was a bittersweet day, Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger was attacked by a man at a sports event on Saturday.

The man kicked the 71-year-old from behind at the Arnold Classic Africa taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

In a statement, the organisation says the action hero is in good spirits: "He views this as an unfortunate incident by a mischievous fan."

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Before the shocking incident, Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with Schwarzenegger at the Sandton Convention Center. 

Schwarzenegger joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer a few questions. 

Schwarzenegger also had the opportunity to meet his biggest South African fan. 

His biggest fan is 15-year-old Avi, who suffers from William Syndrome. 

His dream was to meet the famous action star. Jacaranda FM and Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to help him to make that dream come true. 

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