Desi Arnaz or Desi Arnaz, Sr., familiarly known was Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III. He Cuba born American musician, actor and director. He is best recalled for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the American television series sitcom I Love Lucy, and his co-star Lucille Ball to whom he was married at that time. He died due to lung cancer in the year 1986.