Sittin’ here at midnight, wishing Reggie Bannister, star of the Phantasm horror franchise, a fond farewell. The actor and musician passed away earlier this week, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.
In a public Facebook post, Phantasm writer-director Don Coscarelli shared a heartfelt tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator, which reads in part:
“In the Phantasm series, only Reggie could turn a simple role as an ice cream vendor sidekick into an unlikely action hero for the ages. He channeled himself into that role. All the fans who met him at the horror conventions could attest that in-person, Reg was cool, funny, loyal, and…
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