Ken Page, Broadway star of 'Cats' and voice of Oogie Boogie, dies at 70

Ken Page, known for his role as Old Deuteronomy in Broadway's "Cats" and as the voice of Oogie Boogie in "The Nightmare Before Christmas," has died at age 70. His death was announced by talent agent Todd M. Eskin. Page made his Broadway debut in "The Wiz" and won acclaim for his performances in "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Guys and Dolls." He originated the role of Old Deuteronomy in "Cats" when it opened in 1982, contributing to its record run. In addition to his stage work, Page voiced Oogie Boogie, a character he reprised in various formats, including video games. His film credits include "All Dogs Go to Heaven" and "Dreamgirls," and he appeared in several TV shows.