1. Ken Page, best known as the voice of Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas, passed away at age 70.

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2. Page was also famous for his role as Old Deuteronomy in the musical Cats.

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3. His death was announced by his friend Dorian Hannaway on Facebook, expressing deep sorrow.

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4. Born in 1954, Page began his career in theatre, starting in the chorus at The Muny in St. Louis.

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5. He made his Broadway debut in The Wiz and later starred in notable productions like Guys and Dolls and Ain't Misbehavin'.

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6. Page's screen roles included appearances in Torch Song Trilogy and All Dogs Go to Heaven, among others.

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7. He reprised his role as Oogie Boogie in the Kingdom Hearts video game series.

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8. Actress Shari Belafonte and other fans paid heartfelt tributes, honoring his talent and kindness.

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9. One fan expressed gratitude for having met him, calling his work an integral part of their childhood.

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10. Ken Page’s legacy is remembered with love and respect by his peers and fans worldwide.

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Thank you for reading.

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