Who was Ken Page? Tributes pour in as Broadway star of 'Cats' fame dies aged 70

Popular Broadway star, Ken Page, died on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 70. While the cause of Page's death has yet to be revealed, his longtime friend, Dorian Hannaway, confirmed the news of his death on Facebook.

"Ken Page has passed onto the next show. My heart is broken,” Dorian wrote.

Dorian Hannaway posted about the Broadway actor's death. (Image via Facebook)

As Dorian posted the update on the platform, several netizens and colleagues shared their condolences. Many said that they were sorry for the actor's death, while some claimed that they couldn't believe that Page was dead.

Ken Page was born in January 1954 in St. Louis and started his Broadway career in 1975, when he was cast in The Wiz.

He went on to do other shows, including Guys and Dolls, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Cats, and It Ain’t Nothing But The Blues. He was also a part of several off-Broadway shows as well as regional theater shows.

Netizens took to Facebook to send their condolences. (Image via Facebook)

Netizens expressed shock at the news of Page's death. (Image via Facebook)

Fans expressed grief at the loss (Image via Facebook)

Social media users posted tributes for the actor. (Image via Facebook)

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Ken Page the voice of Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas

Broadway actor Ken Page passed away at the age of 70 on September 30, 2024. He gained a lot of popularity after he was cast as Ken in Ain't Misbehaving. He was also known as the voice of Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The actor made his film debut in 1988 with the film, Torch Song Trilogy, and was also cast in several films. These included movies like All Dogs Go To Heaven, I’ll Do Anything, Cats, Shortcut to Happiness, and Dreamgirls. The actor was cast in several TV shows as well. The shows included Gimme a Break, Polly, Capital News, Adventures in Wonderland, Duckman, Touched By an Angel, Great Performances, All Grow Up, and State of Mind.

Page won many awards, including the Theatre World Award and the Drama Desk Award.

Several colleagues and fans of the Broadway star are sending in their tributes and remembering him. At the moment, his family has yet to make a statement about his cause of death, his funeral, and his memorial service.