cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He eventually moved to Del Mar, California with his second wife, Edith, where he lived the rest of his life, occasionally turning up on television or film. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He was a great part of our innovation in this business. As other eulogies were delivered, Ball gripped her second husband, Gary Mortons hand. It was there where he introduced the Conga Line to American audiences. He co-starred on that show with Lucille Ball, to whom he was married at the time. [6][4], Arnaz and his orchestra became a hit in New York City's club scene, including a club named La Conga, where he is credited with introducing the concept of conga line dancing to the United States. The pain was troublesome enough that he was disqualified from serving overseas. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I just shut the door and let them have their time together, Lucie said in the book. [6][7] Arnaz narrowly escaped the attack because he was able to hop in a car getting away. Rodriguez said Arnaz had told him that he regretted smoking. This browser does not support getting your location. [1] He played Ricky Ricardo on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy, in which he co-starred with his then-wife Lucille Ball. There was an error deleting this problem. Oops, something didn't work. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-born actor and musician who is remembered for his marriage to Lucille Ball and their TV show, 'I Love Lucy.' Updated: Dec 7, 2021 (1917-1986) Born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III in Santiago, Cuba, he was the son of a wealthy landowner who was also the mayor of Santiago. Try again later. He died on December 2, 1986 at age 69. There is a problem with your email/password. In 1940, he signed with RKO and traveled to Hollywood to star in the film version. After the success of the tour, CBS greenlit I Love Lucy, which went on to run for more than 100 episodes and be one of the most-watched shows in TV history. This name translates to Enrique Ricardo. For the 194647 season, Arnaz was the bandleader, conducting his Desi Arnaz Orchestra, on Bob Hope's radio show (The Pepsodent Show) on NBC. Desis orchestra remained together as part of the TV program. Even after "I Love Lucy" ended, Desilu Productions continued as a successful and influential company. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [2], Arnaz and Lucille Ball co-founded and ran the television production company called Desilu Productions, originally to market I Love Lucy to television networks. Ball insisted on Arnaz playing her on-air spouse so the two would be able to spend more time together. The Cuban-born bandleader was best-known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, which set several precedents for modern television situation comedy. And that he loved all of you very much, she said. Desi and Lucille had two children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr.. At the end of the I Love Lucy (1951) run, which included The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957), the two divorced. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. Please enter your email and password to sign in. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [4] He was a supporter of Richard Nixon and member of the Spanish-Speaking Committee for the Re-Election of the President in 1972. According to his memoir, the combined pressures of managing the production company, as well as supervising its day-to-day operations, had greatly worsened as the company grew much larger, and he felt compelled to seek outlets to alleviate the stress. [12] He sang for troops in Birmingham Hospital with John Macchia and hired his childhood friend Marco Rizo to play piano and arrange for the orchestra. He had long been divorced from his ex-wife, Lucille Ball, but the last words he said to her were still significant. Write by: . When the much-publicized birth of her son, Desi Arnaz Jr., occurred on the show in January 1953, the story received more press coverage than President Eisenhower's inauguration. Miss Ball was among about 100 people who attended the private service for Arnaz, who died Tuesday at his home in Del Mar from lung cancer. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. That is something that Javier and I want to honor, she said. Lucie Arnaz described her pride at attending a treatment meeting with her father where he stood up and said "I'm Desi, and I'm an alcoholic". Desi Arnaz died on December 2, 1986, of complications related to lung cancer. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Arnaz was 69 . There he met his co-star and future wife, Lucille Ball. [51] Arnaz was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1986 and underwent treatment. Everyone's favorite couple went on to star in programs like "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show," later known as "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour." Even when they weren't front and center on-screen, the influence of their company, Desilu Productions, Inc., was undeniable. What were Desi Arnazs last words to Lucille Ball? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Arnaz denied these claims were true. Following his father's release, the family fled to Miami, where Desi worked a variety of odd jobs to help support his family. For his service during World War II, he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. In return, they retained the rights to the films. In the late 1960s, he was seriously injured in an accident when the floor collapsed and he was impaled by a tree stump in his home in Baja California. [15], On October 15, 1951, Arnaz co-starred in the premiere of I Love Lucy, in which he played a fictionalized version of himself, Cuban orchestra leader Enrique "Ricky" Ricardo. There is a problem with your email/password. Richard of P.C. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! and I speak not only about what he did for me but what he has done for the entire industry, actor Danny Thomas said in a eulogy. 'He was a great showman, musician, father and husband,' she told reporters. © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. After the Cuban Revolution of 1933, Arnazs father, Alberto Arnaz, was jailed and their home was confiscated. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Arnaz suffered a severe attack of diverticulitis in 1971, which required an operation and several years of recovery. The show was produced at Arnaz and Miss Balls Desilu Studios, and from that series, the couple developed Desilu into a major TV production company that in its prime produced more than 19 TV programs, including The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Untouchables, December Bride, Willy, Our Miss Brooks, Make Room for Daddy, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Web and shows starring Ray Bolger and George Gobel. A picture of Arnaz as a young man was centered in the sanctuary of St. James Roman Catholic Church during the service, as friends and family remembered Arnaz as an intensely competitive and talented showman. March 1 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers said a young seal was returned to the wild one day after it exited the water and walked across a busy New Jersey road. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He owned a horse-breeding farm in Corona, California and raced Thoroughbreds. He later took a cut in pay to work for Xavier Cugat in New York. Desi Arnaz died on December 2, 1986, of complications related to lung cancer. Wiki User. In an interview with Extra in December 2021, Kidman opened up about why she wanted to play Ball. He was 69. In a statement from her office, Ball expressed how grateful she was that Arnazs suffering was over after his cancer diagnosis. 'The joy and the laughter will continue to overflow into hearts and homes for generations yet to be born. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [19] He also produced the feature film Forever, Darling (1956), in which he and Ball starred. Oops, we were unable to send the email. However, Arnaz was disqualified from overseas service due to hypertension and knee injuries, which caused him pain with prolonged physical exertion, according to his military physical examination. Arnazs death came five years after he was hospitalized in 1981 from a diverticulitis, an inflammation of the intestinal tract, for which he had undergone four surgical operations in 1969 and 1970. He was 69. Desi Arnaz Funeral | Desi Arnaz Franklin (1956 - 1993) - Find A Grave Photos. Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 - December 2, 1986), better known as Desi Arnaz or Desi Arnaz, Sr., was a Cuban-born American actor, musician, and television producer. Sorry! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Thanks to his Hollywood connections, Arnaz was able to bring celebrities to visit the hospital and boost morale of the soldiers. Lucille Ball visited him during this time in the hospital and the two watched VHS tapes of I Love Lucy. They were married later in 1940. based on information from your browser. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. [52] To promote his autobiography, A Book, on February 21, 1976, Arnaz served as a guest host on Saturday Night Live, with his son, Desi, Jr., also appearing. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Resend Activation Email. "[37], Arnaz's marriage with Ball began to collapse under the strain of his growing problems with alcohol, gambling, and infidelity. Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 December 2, 1986) was a Cuban-born American actor, bandleader, and film and television producer. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. These two incredible outsiders worked hard to become powerful, influential figures at a time when women and immigrants were not running the system. "I Love Lucy" won more than 200 awards, 5 Emmys, and the respect and adoration of the country. Luckinbill told reporters that memorial services would be held later in Hollywood and New York, but said times and locations had not been set. This sitcom ran for two seasons from 1967 to 1969. ). ). Mr. Please reset your password. Besides co-starring in the pioneering television situation comedy 'I Love Lucy,' Arnaz was a talented director and producer who pioneered filming techniques for television series. Arnaz recalled that the only exception consisted of making fun of Ricky Ricardo's accent; even these jokes worked only when Lucy, as his wife, did the mimicking. Karl Freund, Arnaz's cameraman, and even Arnaz himself have been credited with the development of the multiple-camera setup production style using adjacent sets in front of a live audience that became the standard for subsequent situation comedies. Desi Arnaz has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one at 6301 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to motion pictures and one at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard for television. I can tell you not to smoke, and I can tell you that I would like to be remembered as the man who was responsible for Lucy. After he graduated from high school, Arnaz joined a band called the Siboney Septet. and I speak not only about what he did for me but what he has done for the entire industry, actor Danny Thomas said in a eulogy. "I Love Lucy" won more than 200 awards, 5 Emmys, and the respect and adoration of the country. He's acted in over 30 films and television shows since 1957 and even enjoyed a short music career. 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