Desi Arnaz Jr., the son of television legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has lived a life illuminated by the spotlight’s glow and shadowed by its pressures.

Born into showbiz royalty, he grew up amidst the dazzle of Hollywood’s golden era, yet not all that glitters is gold. In spite of the privilege, his upbringing came with complexities that drove him to the edge.