R.I.P. Broadway legend Ken Page
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RIP.......rest well
Ken Page, whose Broadway résumé included originating roles in some of the most important productions in musical-theater history, died Monday. He was 70.
Page's death was announced by friends, including Dorian Hannaway, who wrote on Facebook, "Ken Page has passed onto the next show. My heart is broken." She went on to report he "passed quietly and peacefully at his home."
Actress Shari Belafonte posted, "Ken Page One of the sweetest, most talented guys on the planet... I couldn't believe it... but it's true. 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. Heaven is packing it in right now with brilliant talent stepping off that First Class charter..."
Page's death is sure to rock the Broadway community, coming the same day as Tony winner Gavin Creel, whose death earlier in the day had led to an outpouring of grief.
extratv.com
Page's death was announced by friends, including Dorian Hannaway, who wrote on Facebook, "Ken Page has passed onto the next show. My heart is broken." She went on to report he "passed quietly and peacefully at his home."
Actress Shari Belafonte posted, "Ken Page One of the sweetest, most talented guys on the planet... I couldn't believe it... but it's true. 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. Heaven is packing it in right now with brilliant talent stepping off that First Class charter..."
Page's death is sure to rock the Broadway community, coming the same day as Tony winner Gavin Creel, whose death earlier in the day had led to an outpouring of grief.
Ken Page, Broadway Star of 'The Wiz,' 'Ain't Misbehavin'' & 'Cats,' Dies at 70
Ken Page, whose Broadway résumé included originating roles in some of the most important productions in musical-theater history, died Monday. He was 70.
extratv.com
RIP, sir