Preston Davis Dead at 63

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Longtime ABC executive Preston Davis, retired President of Broadcast Operations & Engineering for ABC, died on April 15, 2013 after an illness. Mr. Davis was 63 years old.

"For 35 years at ABC, Preston was a mentor and an advisor to so many of us, but most importantly a dear friend. He led by example and was the true definition of integrity," said Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and President of Disney/ABC Television Group. "Our thoughts are with Preston's wife, Michelle, and their children, Ashley and Preston III. I hope they know how very much Preston will be missed by his ABC family."