Did you know that Desi Arnaz allegedly shipped Ginger Rogers out of the country to have a risky late-stage abortion performed just months before eloping with Lucille Ball, and did you know that he was almost murdered by a former lover’s husband? Everyone knows Desi Arnaz from his time performing the character of Ricky Ricardo on the hit television series I Love Lucy, and many may even know that Desi and Lucille Ball, the show’s titular star, were married for a period of two decades before divorcing in 1960. However, there are many things about Desi’s personal life that fans may still be unaware of, including the fact that his family was violently run out of Cuba after a political upheaval!
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Upon fleeing to America from Cuba at an incredibly young age, Desi was forced to pick himself up by his bootstraps in order to support his family. Thankfully, the young man was a natural talent! He soon found work in Miami, Florida, as a bandleader, and his career took off like wildfire. Soon, Desi was a minor celebrity who was venturing into film. It was through his work in film that Desi eventually met Lucille Ball, though both of them were involved with others at the time.
Even though both Desi and Lucille were with other people when they met, they subsequently broke off their respective engagements for one another. They spontaneously eloped after a night of ravenous lovemaking, and began starring in their classic sitcom around a decade later. Sadly, their marriage dissolved because of Desi's numerous infidelities. Desi always loved Lucille, but he had strange ideas about women that made him think it was okay to cheat on her with prostitutes. Join Facts Verse as we explore utterly tragic details about Desi Arnaz.
