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We have sad news to pass along today as Ken Page, the voice behind the villainous Oogie Boogie from Tim Burton’s holiday film classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, died on Monday, according to a report on Deadline. He was 70.
In addition to his numerous roles on stage, his TV credits were even more extensive, with roles throughout the 1980s and ’90s in such fare as Gimme a Break!, Family Matters, Touched By An Angel and, in 2004, Charmed.
“I’m still stunned by last night’s terrible news,” wrote Nightmare composer Danny Elfman on Twitter. “Ken Page died suddenly. He was the one and only Oggie Boogie Man. He was simply one of the best, most generous souls I know. Full of life and overflowing with joy. Talented and then some. Ken, my friend, you will be deeply missed.”
I’m still stunned by last night’s terrible news. Ken Page died suddenly. He was the one and only Oggie Boogie Man. He was simply one of the best, most generous souls I know. Full of life and overflowing with joy. Talented and then some. Ken, my friend, you will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/LMfnMQaju9
— Danny Elfman (@dannyelfman) October 1, 2024
The Horror News Network team send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Page.
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