Broadway actor Ken Page has sadly passed away at 70.
The renowned musical theatre star was best known for his iconic roles as the Lion in The Wiz and Old Deuteronomy in Cats, along with voicing the unforgettable Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Monday (September 30) by Ken’s friend, producer Dorian Hannaway.
“Ken Page has passed onto the next show. My heart is broken,” Dorian wrote in a Facebook post.
Actress Shari Belafonte also paid tribute, sharing, “Ken Page—one of the sweetest, most talented guys on the planet. Dorian Hannaway just posted that he’s left us. I couldn’t believe it… but it’s true. It feels like everything’s happening too fast now… Heaven is filling up with brilliant talent.”
We extend our deepest condolences to Ken’s loved ones during this difficult time.