Ken Page, Iconic Voice of Oogie Boogie in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' Passes Away at 70

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Ken Page, Iconic Voice of Oogie Boogie in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' Passes Away at 70

Oct 1, 2024 · 2m 26s

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Ken Page, a renowned stage actor known for his roles in musicals like "Cats" and "The Wiz," and for voicing the villain Oogie Boogie in the animated film "The Nightmare...

Ken Page, a renowned stage actor known for his roles in musicals like "Cats" and "The Wiz," and for voicing the villain Oogie Boogie in the animated film "The Nightmare Before Christmas," has passed away at the age of 70. The actor, who was described as a "beautiful, talented man," died peacefully at his home in St. Louis. Page’s career spanned decades and included performances in numerous Broadway productions, as well as voice-acting work for Disney and other companies. His passing comes on the heels of another loss for the theater community: the death of Tony-winning Broadway star Gavin Creel.

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