Desi Arnaz, Sr.
Full Name: Desi Arnaz, Sr.
Birth Date: March 2, 1917
Deceased Date: December 2, 1986
Artist Bio:
Musician and bandleader who helped popularize conga music in the US by adding Latin-Cuban themes to Big Band pop in the 40s, then became the beloved character Ricky Ricardo opposite his wife, Lucille Ball on the enduring 50s-60s I Love Lucy series, died from lung cancer on 12/2/1986, age 69
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http://www.nytimes.com/1986/12/03/obituaries/desi-arnaz-tv-pioneer-is-dead-at-69.html
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