Desi Arnaz's funeral was a Catholic mass held at St. James Catholic Church in Solana Beach, California, on December 4, 1986, with approximately 100 mourners, including his ex-wife Lucille Ball and their children, attending to pay their respects. 🎥 YouTube #desiarnaz #lucilleball #oldhollywood #hollywoodhistory #ilovelucy #lucyanddesi #lucyandricky | Hollywoodland Photos

Desi Arnaz passed away five days before a letter he had written to his ex-wife, Lucille Ball, was read aloud during the 1986 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, where she was celebrated for her career achievements. This poignant moment, occurring shortly after his death, became a highlight of the tribute. Credit: The Kennedy Center | History In Pictures

Today we remember the legacy of Desi Arnaz on the anniversary of his passing. Arnaz is celebrated not only for his iconic character “Ricky Ricardo,” but also for his pioneering musical career, behind-the-scenes innovations in television production, and advocacy for increased representation in American media. Arriving in the U.S. as a refugee, Arnaz went on to helm Desilu Studios, which, at its peak in the late 1950s, was the largest and most prolific producer of television in the world. The Lucy

10K views · 162 reactions |  He made the world laugh in I Love Lucy, but behind the charm, Desi Arnaz faced battles that would ultimately take their toll. Autopsy: The Last Hours of Desi Arnaz uncovers the truth about his final days. ✨ Now streaming on REELZ+ at reelzplus.com #DesiArnaz #AutopsySeries #REELZ #REELZPlus #TrueCrime | REELZ | Facebook