Ken Page, Beloved Broadway Star and Voice of Oogie Boogie, Dies at 70

Page's career spanned iconic roles in 'Cats,' 'The Wiz,' and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' leaving a lasting legacy in theater and film.

Ken Page, best known for his roles in 'Cats' and as the voice of Oogie Boogie in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' has died at 70.
Page's death was announced by his talent agent Todd M. Eskin; he passed away peacefully at his home in St. Louis.
Tim Burton and Danny Elfman paid tribute, highlighting Page's generosity, talent, and joyful spirit.
Page's Broadway debut was as the Cowardly Lion in 'The Wiz,' and he originated the role of Old Deuteronomy in 'Cats.'
He continued to voice Oogie Boogie in various media and performed in numerous regional theaters, including The Muny in St. Louis.