Reggie Bannister, Star of the Horror Film Series 'Phantasm,' Dies at 80
One day3 outlets reported this in 4 reports over 1 day - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 11 Aug, 03:32Reggie Bannister Dies: 'Phantasm' Star Was 801 outlet
- 11 Aug, 19:58Reggie Bannister, star of ‘Phantasm’ cult film franchise, dies at 802 outlets
- and 1 one-off wording
All 4 reports on Tue, 11 August 2026
What it is about
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Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
deadline.com
thewrap.com
sandiegouniontribune.com
mainlinemedianews.com
11 Aug, 03:32over 16 hours11 Aug, 19:58
How it spread - 3 original reports, 1 reprint
Tue, 11 August 2026
3 reports- deadline.com03:32first to report
Reggie Bannister, actor best known for starring in the Phantasma film series, has died. He was 80.
- thewrap.com03:55
Reggie Bannister, the horror icon that starred in the "Phantasm" film series, died on Sunday after a decade-long health battle.
- sandiegouniontribune.com19:58
Reggie Bannister died after a decade of battling dementia and Parkinson’s disease and deteriorating health.
1 reprint
- mainlinemedianews.com11 Aug, 19:58their copy