The New York native cemented her place in the entertainment industry with hit shows, award-winning performances and historic milestones, including becoming the first woman to run a major television studio.
Born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, Ball knew that she wanted to become an actress even at an early age.
That didn't stop her from chasing her dream. Instead of giving up, she pivoted and tried her luck in modelling.
From modelling, she transitioned to singing and dancing in films and musicals, also working as a chorus girl, a movie extra and later as a Goldwyn Girl for Eddie Cantor’s Roman Scandals, which began her film career.
It was in the 1940s when she discovered a new path: comedy.
Lucille Ball MGM Studio portrait 1953.Screen Archives/Getty Images
Interestingly, it was her radio sitcomMy Favorite Husband that sparked the idea, serving as the foundation for the now-iconic show I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy Phenomenon
On October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy made its TV debut with Ball starring alongside her real-life husband Desi Arnaz, a move widely seen as an effort to save her marriage.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in bed in pilot episode of television series 'I Love Lucy', 1951.CBS/Getty Images
Moreover, the episode where Ball’s character gave birth to little Ricky was watched by 44 million viewers. At that time, it surpassed the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which had only 29 million viewers.
I Love Lucy also secured Best Situation Comedy in 1953 and 1954, with Ball accepting them as the lead star and co-creator of the series.
Lucille Ball’s Death
Ball died from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. In the days leading up to her passing, she had also suffered a heart attack at her Beverly Hills home.
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