Ken Page, Oogie Boogie Voice Actor and Broadway Star Has Passed Away

Today is a sad day for Broadway and “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans. Ken Page, the voice of Oogie Boogie, has passed away at age 70.

Page was born on January 20, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. Later, he starred on Broadway in shows like “The Wiz.” He went on to several other stage productions, but he was probably best known for playing Old Deuteronomy in “Cats” on Broadway and in the 1998 film. Of course, he is also known for playing Oogie Boogie in the cult classic film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

The announcement of Ken Page’s death was made by his friend Dorian Hannaway on Facebook.

Here’s what people are saying on X:

Ken Page sharing how he put together the voice of Oogie Boogie pic.twitter.com/pQBcmBa4Td

— MouseInfo | Disney News and Fun (@MouseInfo) October 1, 2024

I’m devastated by the sudden loss of Ken Page. Not only is Oogie Boogie one of my all-time favorite characters, but the man behind his voice was an incredible talent & personal hero with such a huge heart for performing.

Thanks for all the frightening fun you gave us, Ken. pic.twitter.com/3iRejjGxro

— Cadaver Dave 💀 (@CadaverDave) October 1, 2024

My wonderful Old Deuteronomy, Ken Page, in the 1998 theatrical movie version of @CatsMusical, has gone to the heaviside layer. We certainly are having a sad September. He was a lovely, kind, talented man.
RIP Ken. pic.twitter.com/nOGJEWj0hA

— Elaine Paige (@elaine_paige) October 1, 2024

Its the first day of October and the man who voiced Oogie Boogie passed away!? 😭😭

— Kirby Guy (@Kirby64Gaming) October 1, 2024

This one hurts the most the most to me. He actually inspired me to be a singer. 😭

— Clay Freeman 👻 (@RealClayFreeman) October 1, 2024

Prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed.

2024 keeps taking and taking.

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