VintageHollywoodStars on Instagram: "Remembering Desi Arnaz. March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986. Desi was born in Santiago de Cuba, named Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III. His father was Santiago’s youngest mayor and also served in the Cuban House of Representatives. His maternal grandfather was Alberto de Acha, an executive at rum producer Bacardi & Co. The Cuban Revolution of 1933 forced Arnaz and his family to lose everything and flee Cuba. A mob attacked and destroyed the family’s houses,

Vintage Stardust on Instagram: "Remembering legendary talent Desi Arnaz (1917-1986), who passed away 39 years ago today 💫. Desi was a gifted entertainer and an innovative producer. I know he wore many hats professionally, but I always think of him first and foremost as Ricky Ricardo. “I Love Lucy” is my favorite television show of all time. It still makes me laugh even though I’ve seen the episodes hundreds of times, and I have delighted in introducing it to my own children in recent years. Des