Reggie 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 serving in the U.S. military during the…

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.