Reggie Bannister needs our help. Awesome person and beloved star of the ‘Phantasm’ film series is facing chronic health issues and overwhelming financial burden.
I ran across this sad news on Gigi Bannister’s Facebook page.
Alongside his devoted wife Gigi, Reggie spent many weekends traveling to comic and horror conventions, meeting fans, signing autographs, and sharing his passion for entertainment. This has been their source of income for many years. Reggie’s health has taken a turn now he’s facing the challenges of Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson’s disease, which have led to his move into in-home hospice care.
Medical bills are mounting, and the cost of utilities and daily care is overwhelming. Gigi is doing everything she can to care for him at home, but she is now facing the very real fear of losing essential services, including the oxygen care that Reggie desperately needs.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to collect donations.
Please donate if you can. https://gofund.me/3ffa34148
UPDATE: August 12, 2026
As you probably know, Reggie Bannister passed on August 9, 2026, at the age of 80. Born September 29, 1945, in Long Beach, California.
Visitation will be held at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, Cypress Chapel, 24145 Barton Road, Loma Linda, CA 92354, on September 5, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at the same location from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Committal Service will take place at Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324, US, on September 5, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
If you want to donate to help cover burial costs for the legend, you can visit this GOFUNDME page set up for him. Rest in peace, Reggie.
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