Broadway Star Ken Page Dead at 70

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Musical theater actor Ken Page has passed away at 70. Page died on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. The cause of his death has not been made public yet. The news of Page's death threw many into shock and mourning. The beloved actor is survived by his many friends and fans worldwide. Many of his friends and fans trooped to social media to share their thoughts and condolences after news of his death made headlines.

Who is Ken Page?

Ken Page is a famous Broadway icon renowned for his roles on stage and the small screen. Before going to Broadway, he started his theater career at The Muny Outdoor Theatre in St. Louis. Page's Broadway debut as the Lion in the 1975 hit The Wiz earned him an entry into the spotlight. He further made a name for himself as Old Deuteronomy in Cats. Page was a talented voice actor who voiced several animated movie characters. Many would remember the musical theater actor as the voice of Oogie Boogie.

He voiced the character in the animated movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Page also voiced the character in the Kingdom Hearts video games. The musical theater actor further voiced King Gator in All Dogs Go to Heaven. Ken Page starred in other productions, including Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, and Little Shop of Horrors. On TV, he appeared in Shortcut to Happiness, Gimme a Break!, South Central and Dreamgirls. Ken Page also started his cabaret singing act, Page by Page, which was well-received.

Ken Page's Death Announcement

On Monday, Ken Page's friend Dorian Hannaway announced his death. She posted the news on her Facebook page. Hannaway told the public she was heartbroken because Page had "passed onto the next show." However, the cause of death wasn't revealed. Hannaway's comment section was soon filled with condolences from followers and fans. Many expressed shock, while others consoled her.

Tributes to Ken Page

Many people have reacted to Ken Page's death. Actress Shari Belafonte wrote a tribute to him shortly after Hannaway announced his death. "Ken Page One of the sweetest, most talented guys on the planet. Dorian Hannaway just posted that he's left us. And I couldn't believe it... but it's true," Belafonte wrote on Facebook. "It feels like it's coming just a bit too fast and a tad too furiously now... James Earl, Dame Maggie, Kris, Pete Rose, Dikembe, Officer Taggert/John Ashton, Drake H... and now Ken. RIP ALL of you."

A fan also took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their pain over the actor's death. The fan, with username Icarus, had met with Ken Page when he was still alive. The fan confessed that losing a "wonderful and talented" individual who contributed greatly to their and "others' childhoods" was irreparable. Icarus further shared that they would cherish the time spent with Ken Page earlier this year. They added in the image description that Page was very kind to them and their partner when they met.

Conclusion

Ken Page was well-loved by many. His magnetic and fun personality endeared him to people and helped him make many friends. He was also a talented actor who captivated his audience. He will be sorely missed for his laughter, humor, and kindness. Hopefully, his friends and loved ones will find solace in his legacy.

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Originally written by Chukwudi Onyewuchi