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

Desi Arnaz’s Tribute to Lucille Ball A Final Love Letter: Desi Arnaz’s Tribute to Lucille Ball In December 1986, the world lost a comedic legend, Desi Arnaz, just days before his ex-wife and longtime creative partner, Lucille Ball, was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. Their love story, immortalized through their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy, reached a poignant conclusion in the final days of Arnaz’s life. The day before his passing, Arnaz and Ball shared an intimate phone call, where t

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

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