Reggie Bannister, the beloved ice cream man who battled the Tall Man in all five Phantasm films, has died at 80. A Vietnam War veteran and G.I. Bill graduate, he embraced his iconic role as Reggie — a regular guy who stood up to evil — with pride. Diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s since 2016, he spent his final year and a half in hospice care. Fans rallied this year, raising nearly $80,000 to ease his family’s burden — proof of the deep bond between Bannister and the devoted “phans” who cherish his legacy. Multiple memorial services are planned to honor his life and impact on cult cinema.
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