Lucie Arnaz Celebrates Mom Lucille Ball’s Heavenly Birthday: “Living In Gratitude”

Lucille Ball died from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in 1989 but left behind a legacy of setting the trail for sitcoms in the ‘50s and laying a precedent for women after her. She famously worked with her kids, Lucie and Desi Jr., until 1974 after Here’s Lucy ended.

73-year-old Lucie recently took to Instagram with a black-and-white photo of Lucille in a dress, and her hair in fabulous Hollywood curls. “Someone I love very much had a birthday on this date. I send out zillions of love arrows to them on this day. Living in gratitude,” she wrote.

Fans join Lucie Arnaz in celebrating Lucille Ball on her heavenly birthday

Fans joined Lucie to celebrate her mother while reminiscing about her comedy and productions back then. “Your mom brought so much laughter and joy to so many of us. I still watch I Love Lucy and laugh as if I had just watched it for the first time! Happy heavenly birthday, Lucy! You are loved and missed!” someone wrote.

Another called Lucille a special gem and gushed about watching her perform with Lucie and her brother Desi. “Lucy always puts a smile on my face…She has inspired so many women. Her story is just truly amazing as well. She is a woman of power and you followed right in your mother’s footsteps!!” a user added.

Life after Lucille

Lucie had a more diverse career path after going solo, unlike her brother who focused on music. She did Broadway productions like Annie Get Your Gun and They’re Playing Our Song. She continued to work even after birthing three kids and did some executive producing on projects like the Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie biopic.

Desi, on the other hand, went head-on into music and created Dino, which includes Dean Martin’s son, Dean Paul Martin, and Billy Hinsche. He also co-produced 2002’s I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special with Lucie and earned an Emmy nomination for his outstanding work.