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
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

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-died December 2nd, 1986)
Desi Arnaz Jr (born January 19, 1953-died December 2nd, 1986)

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

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Producer TV Producer Cuban Born on March 2nd Born in 1917 Died in 1986 Died at age 69 Died from Lung cancer

Desi's Notable Roles:

I Love Lucy

Quotable Quotes:

"I Love Lucy (1951) was never just a title!" (IMDB)

"Desi Arnaz's extraordinary journey and lasting impact on the entertainment industry will forever be remembered and celebrated. (V)"

"Desi Arnaz was a highly talented musician, actor, and producer, best known for his iconic role as Ricky Ricardo in the hit TV show "I Love Lucy". He remained active in the entertainment industry until his passing at the age of 69. (V)"

Is Mr. Desi Arnaz still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.