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Kelly Preston, ‘Jerry Maguire’ Star, Dies at 57

Ms. Preston, who was married to John Travolta, was known for her role in “Jerry Maguire” as the hardhearted fiancée of the Tom Cruise character.

Frances W. Preston, Defender of Songwriters’ Copyright, Dies at 83

Ms. Preston, head of the BMI music licensing group for two decades, was described as the highest-ranking woman in the music industry when she retired.

Preston Gómez, Coach and Baseball Ambassador, Dies at 85

Gómez, a native of Cuba, became the first full-time major league manager from Latin America when he managed the San Diego Padres in 1969.

Preston Gómez, Native of Cuba Who Managed in Major Leagues, Dies at 85

Gómez, the second Latin manager in major league baseball, had a career that spanned 65 seasons.

Billy Preston, 59, Soul Musician, Is Dead; Renowned Keyboardist and Collaborator

Billy Preston, renowned gospel-rooted keyboardist, dies at age 59; photo (M)

Obituary: Billy Preston, 59, reknowned keyboardist - Arts & Leisure - International Herald Tribune

NEW YORK — Billy Preston, the splashy gospel-rooted keyboardist whose career included No. 1 solo hits and work with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 59.

Billy Preston, 59, Soul Musician, Is Dead; Renowned Keyboardist and Collaborator

Billy Preston was a splashy gospel-rooted keyboardist whose career included No. 1 solo hits and work with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

Paid Notice: Deaths PRESTON, JANE ELIZABETH

PRESTON--Jane Elizabeth. 76, of Sarasota, FL, and North Fork, Long Island, died November 15th, 2005, after a long and valiant fight against cancer. Ms. Preston was the daughter of Margaret (Walker) and Harry Preston, and grew up in Fairlawn, NJ. She was an artist, an avid sailor, and a lifelong lover of books and animals. She studied art under the Abstract Expressionist Hans Hoffman at his New York studio and later at the University of California Berkeley. She spent five years studying painting ...

Paid Notice: Deaths TISCH, PRESTON ROBERT

TISCH--Preston Robert. We mourn with unspeakable sorrow the loss of our very dear friend. Bob was a brilliant business icon, a dedicated public servant and a deeply committed philanthropist. We will remember him with great affection and love. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his devoted wife, Joan and his wonderful children, Jon, Steven, Laurie and the entire Tisch family. The Modell Family Shelby & Bill Robin & Mitchell Leslie & Shawn & Abby

Paid Notice: Deaths TISCH, PRESTON ROBERT

TISCH--Preston Robert. 79. Died peacefully at his home in NYC on November 15th. Survived by Joan Tisch, wife of 57 years, son Steven and his wife Jamie, daughter Laurie, and son Jonathan; grandchildren, Emily, Hilary, Carolyn, William, Charles, Henry, Elizabeth, Holden, and Zachary. Brother of the late Laurence Tisch and his wife, Billie, and uncle, relative, friend and colleague to many. Cofounder and Chairman of the Board of Loews Corporation and Chairman & Co-CEO of the New York Football Gian ...