Heirs Argue over Lucille Ball Auction in Los Angeles, California
An auction is scheduled to sell some personal items of the late Lucille Ball and her second husband, Gary Morton. Morton and Ball were married until Ball's death in 1989, Morton later remarried. The items offered at the auction were consigned to Heritage Auction Galleries by Morton's widow, Susie Morton. Susie Morton is now battling the daughter, Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, of Ball and her first husband and "I Love Lucy" co-star, Desi Arnaz.
Among the items up for sale are the couple's Rolls Royce, photos, sketches, love letters between Morton and Ball as well as some of the actress' awards.
Susie Morton sought a judge's ruling declaring the auction can proceed. Luckinbill stated she will go to court to try and stop the auction if the items she requested are not returned to her. Luckinbill is requesting the return of seven love letters, Ball's address book, some portraits and several lifetime achievement awards.
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