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Horror Icon Reggie Bannister Dies at 80
11 Aug
Summary
- Reggie Bannister, star of the "Phantasm" film series, passed away Sunday.
- His wife Gigi shared his peaceful passing from their mountain home.
- He battled Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's disease for years.
Horror legend Reggie Bannister, best known for his role in the "Phantasm" film series, has died at the age of 80. His wife, Gigi, announced his passing on Monday, stating he died Sunday morning at their home.
She described his final moments as peaceful, noting he was "no longer in pain" and had transitioned to "another dimension." Bannister had been battling Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's disease, entering home hospice care in February of last year.
Born in Long Beach, California, on September 29, 1945, Bannister served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. He later pursued acting, achieving fame as the armed, ex-ice cream man Reggie in the 1979 cult classic "Phantasm" and its sequels.
Bannister's career extended beyond "Phantasm" with roles in "Wishmaster" and "Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation," among others. His legacy as a horror icon will endure.
