BRENTWOOD, Calif. — Michael Preece, the script supervisor turned director who called the shots on multiple episodes of series including “Hunter,” “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” died at his home here February 27. He was 88.

Preece directed 19 episodes of NBC’s “Hunter” from 1984-90 during the show’s first six seasons; 62 […]

Santa Fe, New Mexico — Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, (along his wife and their dog) were found dead in their home here. Authorities say foul play was not suspected.

Hackman was 95 and Arakawa was, 63. They had been married for 34 years.

MSTies will remember his role as stressed-out astronaut […]