‘Reba’ Producer & Talented Writer Passes Away — He Leaves Behind a Loving Family

Producer and writer Eric Preven, whose portfolio of work includes the hit sitcom “Reba” starring country music star Reba McEntire, and daytime drama series “Santa Barbara,” has died, Deadline reports. He was 62.

Eric Preven Passes Away 

The news of Preven’s passing was first reported on November 10. However, it is believed that he died in his Studio City home in Los Angeles on November 8. His family suspects his cause of death was a heart attack.

“It is with deep sorrow that we at CityWatch LA announce the passing of our longtime contributor, Eric Preven, who died suddenly on Saturday of an apparent heart attack was 62,”  CityWatch LA reports. “Eric was one of the original writers for CityWatchLA and his voice will be greatly missed. On behalf of all of us at CityWatchLA, we extend our deepest condolences to his brother Joshua and the entire Preven family.”

Preven was well-known in writing circles and worked on three episodes of the Fox sitcom, “Partners” in 1995, Deadline reports. In the ‘90s, he also wrote for “Boston Common” and “Something So Right.” Later, he worked on “Holding the Baby” and “Popular.” In 2002, he signed on to “Reba” as a consulting producer, Deadline reports. He then became a supervising producer from Season 2. He left the show in 2003. 

In addition to his work in the film industry, Preven was also a passionate local civic activist, even running for mayor in 2017. 

Eric Preven’s Family & Loved Ones 

The news of Preven’s passing has attracted touching tributes from loved ones and fans. The comments on the Deadline article give a glimpse into how his work impacted others. 

“RIP and thank you for your work on the Highlight of Daytime,” a comment reads. “Eric was a light. So few of us can muster the will and energy to work so tirelessly for the common good – all the while keeping an eye on the cosmic joke of it all,” another person wrote. “But Eric could, and did. I can barely imagine how much sweeter our culture would feel if there were more human beings choosing to pass their days here with such vigor and soul. May you fly, brother –– a warm wind always at your back. You are beloved.”

Preven was beloved and is survived by his brother, Joshua Previn, sister Anne Preven, his mother, Ruth Preven, and his father, David Preven, The Los Angeles Times reports. He was also a father to two adult children, Isaac Rooks Preven and Reva Jay Preven.

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