Lucille Ball, 77, Died of an Aortic Rupture on April 20, 1989

Lucille suffered a stroke at 77, which she discovered when she felt a heavy object hit her lap and realized it was her arm. So she pushed through like a champ recovery. And was so gratified to be asked to present at the oscars with bob hope in 19 89,. The year rainman one, incidentally, for be's picture an. When they walked out on stage there was a standing, standing ovation from the whole room.