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Surrounded by his wife and daughter at his Brentwood home, Preece\u2019s passing marks the end of an era for television, but his legacy will endure through the iconic shows he helped shape.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"544\">A Lifelong Passion for Television<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"977\">Born in Los Angeles in 1936, Preece was introduced to Hollywood at an early age, largely influenced by his mother, who founded the Script Clerks Guild. This exposure sparked a passion for storytelling that would define his career. 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