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Over the decades, Preece became a trusted force behind the scenes, helming 70 episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger and 62 of Dallas, as well as guiding episodes of Baywatch, MacGyver, 7th Heaven, and more. Colleagues remembered him not only for his steady hand and unshowy professionalism, but for his kindness and calm under pressure. Beyond the sets and soundstages, he was a patriarch, leaving behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even a great-great-grandson—a living legacy that will carry his story forward long after the credits have rolled.
