‘Illusion’ Star Reggie Bannister
Wants Assist For Dementia, Parkinson’s Care
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‘Illusion’ star Reggie Bannister wants monetary assist as he battles Lewy Physique Dementia and Parkinson’s illness … as a result of he has to maneuver to a full-time care facility — and it is costly.
Reggie’s spouse, Gigi, tells TMZ … his limbs have develop into stiff, and he is primarily motionless.
Gigi says she suffers from her personal medical illnesses and might not raise or switch Reggie, which is why he now must cease in-home hospice care and be moved right into a facility providing full-time care.
Downside is … Gigi says the brand new facility prices round 5,400 a month. Reggie was planning to go to a facility in Large Bear, California, which might have been lined by Veterans Affairs … however there are not any beds out there.
Reggie has a GoFundMe that was arrange by a buddy for his medical payments and hospice care … and to date, beneficiant people have donated almost $47,000. He was initially looking for $50K however his spouse says they’ll want greater than the unique aim due to the brand new price ticket and lack of VA help.
We’re advised Reggie is at present on a waitlist for a facility.
The actor is finest recognized for his position as Reggie within the “Phantasm” horror movie franchise.
Reggie and Gigi have been married since 2001 … they have been launched by actor Michael Berryman in 1995 and have been collectively ever since.
Gigi tells us Reggie is her one real love … and he or she’s preventing to maintain him alive.
