Obituary of Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz

Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (born March 2, 1917 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba) was a TV actor, film and TV producer who was best known for Ricky Ricardo on the American TV sitcom, “I Love Lucy.” Desi died on December 2, 1986 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 69.

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Desi Arnaz Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Arnaz, Desi
Common Name: Desi Arnaz
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Birth Date: March 02, 1917
Age: 69 (at death)
Also Known As: Desiderio
Occupations:

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $20 million
Nationality: Cuban
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Indigo (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Desi's Family Tree

Birth Name: Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III
Father: Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Alberni II (March 8, 1894-May 31, 1973)
Mother: Dolores "Lolita" de Acha y de Socias (April 2, 1896-October 24, 1988)
Spouse/Partner:

Lucille Ball (married 1940-divorced 1960)
Edith Mack Hirsch (married 1963-1985, her death)

Daughter(s):

Lucie Arnaz (born July 17, 1951)
Desi Arnaz Jr (born January 19, 1953)

Death Notice:

Date: December 02 1986 at age 69
Place: Del Mar, California, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer
Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. James Roman Catholic Church in San Diego County, California
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered