Lucy Hale says her father, Preston Hale, has died suddenly at age 68. Hale made the announcement publicly, stating that her father passed away last Friday evening. Multiple reports describe Preston Hale as a lifelong farmer. They also note that he spent about 37 years working in corporate roles, including at Dunavant Cotton and Shoaf Farms, before and alongside his farming work. The accounts agree on the timeframe of his death (Friday evening) and his age at the time of his passing. The reports do not include details about the cause of death. Outside of the basic information about his death and career history, the outlets do not describe additional circumstances or responses from other family members. The announcement is presented as a personal update from Hale, related to the death of her father.