On April 26th, 1989, Lucille Ball, beloved TV star, dies at age 77. Her career spanned over 4 decades, beginning on radio and carrying through radio and television. Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown, New York, on August 6th 1911. She received her first taste of Hollywood at the RKO studio in California in 1933, and defies the odds, becoming a woman in a male-dominated industry. Lucille Ball's career gained rapid momentum in the 1940s, with her starring role in the radio comedy serial "My Favorite Husband." Her female-centric sitcoms, "I Love Lucy" and "The Lucy Show," debuted in the 1950s and '60s, bringing her an unprecedented level of fame and recognition. She won four Emmy Awards and is the first woman to win the prestigious Governors Award by the Emmy Board. Lucille Ball had an exemplary career, touching the lives of millions of people through her iconic humor and wit. Lucille Ball will forever remain in the hearts of her fans and loved ones.