Voice Actor Best Known as ‘Oogie Boogie’ Mr. Ken Page has Passed Away at age 70. The entertainment world was stunned by the unexpected passing of Ken Page. The beloved actor, best known for his iconic roles on Sesame Street and Tootsie, left behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations. His friend Dorian Hannaway broke the tragic news on social media.
We had just had the opportunity to see Mr. Page live on stage during The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim during the Disney Character Voices Panel, where he performed the iconic character Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas”. You can watch the post from D23’s official Instagram below.
“Getting into the Halloween spirit with Ken Page (the voice of Oogie Boogie) at the Disney Character Voices panel at D23”
We do not have many details right now and will update you when we learn more.
Mr. Page’s voice can still be heard nightly during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party stage show the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, plus in Jollywood Nights show The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-a-long.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, and the fans who are mourning.