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'Phantasm' Star Reggie Bannister Dead at 80

Reggie Bannister, the horror icon best known for his role in the 'Phantasm' franchise, has died at 80.

By · Published August 11, 2026  02:26 UTC · Updated August 13, 2026  13:33 UTC

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Reggie Bannister, known for his role in the "Phantasm" horror franchise, passed away at the age of 80. His death was confirmed by his wife.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What was Reggie Bannister known for?

Reggie Bannister was best known for his role as Reggie in the 'Phantasm' horror film series.

How old was Reggie Bannister when he died?

Reggie Bannister was 80 years old when he died.

Has there been any information about a memorial service?

Coverage does not yet specify whether there will be a public memorial or funeral service.

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Archynetys detected this story across 3 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 11, 02:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 11, 04:44 UTC · WEB.DE
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 11, 09:46 UTC · Libero

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 13 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 13 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 12.
  • Primary Driver: Reggie Bannister, the horror icon best known for his role in the 'Phantasm' franchise, has died at 80.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Reggie Bannister has died. Coverage from Dread Central, Rue Morgue, JoBlo, The Hollywood Reporter and TMZ all confirm his death.

Bannister was celebrated for his role as Reggie in the 'Phantasm' horror film series. His passing has been noted by several entertainment outlets, with The Hollywood Reporter specifically referring to him as a horror icon.

Details about the circumstances of his death are not yet available. Coverage does not yet specify whether there will be a public memorial or funeral service.

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