Keep our favorite ice cream man in your thoughts and prayers.
We received word today that Phantasm star Reggie Bannister is heading home from the V.A. for hospice care. The post, which came from Russell Mauck on Facebook, can be seen below. The post reads “My beloved Phantasm Phamily and Phriends.
Most of you know, beloved Reggie Bannister was diagnosed with Dementia and Parkinson’s in June 2016. They were able to stabilize it for these many years.
Last Wed, Feb 12, Reg collapsed. His condition had progressed to the next stage. He’s still cognitive, so that’s good, but his body is failing.
Reggie and Gigi had planned ahead and made an advanced directive. As a result, Reggie will be going home from the V.A. soon, for home hospice care.
There is no prognosis or time frame. It is his wish to be home and around family, in their little mountain cabin. He’s not suffering, and he’s happy to be going home.
We do not know the length of time that they will have together, but are happy to have the time left. Please know how much Reggie and Gigi love their Phans, Phriends, and colleagues.
Please send your Thoughts, Prayers, and Positive Energy their way. Feel free to send your cards and letters to them both.
PO Box 4387, Crestline Ca 92325
Updates to follow.”
Directed by Don Coscarelli, the original Phantasm was released on March 29, 1979, and starred A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, and Angus Scrimm.
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