Actor Reggie Bannister, known for playing Reggie in the horror film franchise “Phantasm,” dies at age 80, according to multiple entertainment outlets. He is recognized as one of the best-known performers associated with the series.
The reports describe his long-standing presence in the cult horror franchise created by filmmaker Don Coscarelli. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Bannister eventually earned the reputation of being “the hardest working man in horror,” reflecting his continued involvement and visibility within the genre. Other outlets primarily focus on his status as a franchise star and the fact of his death.
While coverage varies in emphasis—ranging from brief death notices to references to his working reputation across “Phantasm”—the accounts agree on his identity, his role in the series, and his age at death.
