Three years later, Lucy was gone
On April 18, 1989, Lucy suffered chest pains while in her Beverly Hills home and was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA. After a seven-hour operation that was deemed successful, Lucy woke up briefly, complaining of back pain before losing consciousness. At the age of 77 on April 26, 1989, Lucille Ball passed away.
America had just lost one of its most beloved comedians and actresses of all time. Her husband, Gary, was understandably saddened by his wife’s passing, but he also said that she would also be happy to reunite with Desi once again. In life and in death, people would always remember Lucy and Desi together.