Reggie Bannister, a Horror Icon Known for the ‘Phantasm’ Franchise, Dies at 80
2 sources·Updated August 11, 2026
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- Deadline Hollywood·2h agoReggie Bannister Dies: ‘Phantasm’ Actor Was 80
Reggie Bannister, actor best known for starring in the Phantasm film series, has died. He was 80. The actor died on Sunday, August 9, in his home in Crestline, his wife, Gigi Bannister told TMZ. According to Bannister’s wife, the actor had been exposed to Agent Orange while…
Read at Deadline Hollywood → - Hollywood Reporter·4h agoReggie Bannister, a Horror Icon Known for the ‘Phantasm’ Franchise, Dies at 80
The actor was eventually dubbed "the hardest working man in horror," thanks to his work in the cult classic film franchise created by filmmaker Don Coscarelli.
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