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Ken Page, Broadway Star of The Wiz Ain’t Misbehavin & Cats Dies at 70: Ken Page death

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Ken Page, whose Broadway resume originating roles in important productions in musical theater history died Monday. He was 70.Page’ s death is Broadway community coming the same day as Tony winner Gavin Creel whose death in the day had led to outpouring of grief.On TV, he made his debut opposite his Aint Misbehavin costar Nell Carter on Gimme a Break was a regular on short live series Sable.He was the Walrus on live action series Adventures in Wonderland.He was seen on series Family Matters, Touched by an Angel and south central.Shari Belafonte posted”Ken Page one of sweetest most talented guys on the planet I could not believe it but its true”His film included Dreamgirls, Torch Song Trilogy, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Oogie Boogie in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.Page born January 20, 1954 in St Louis had Broadway debut in role of the Lion in 1975 smash The Wiz.He played Nicely Nicely Johnson in 1976 revival of Guys and Dolls.

Page’s death was revealed by mates including Dorian Hannaway who wrote on Facebook

“Ken Page has passed onto next show. My heart is broken”

He passed quietly and peacefully at his home.

Page was born in 1954 and went on to have career in theatre initiation with in chorus of The Muny outdoor theatre in St Louis.

Fans have been remembering the actor on X

“Im at a loss for words about this Not only that we lost another wonderful and talented person but who played apart of mine and others childhoods.

I had honour of meeting him earlier this year Im forever grateful for those moment. Please Rest in Peace Ken Page”

 Page had roles in Torch Song Trilogy, All Dogs Go to Heaven I ll Do Anything, Dreamgirls .
He voice the role on occasions in the Kingdom Heats video game series.
He made his broadway debut in Te Wiz.
He perform in Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors.
Page was born and raised in St Louis and graduated from Bishop Dubourg High School.
Page attended Fontbonne College in Clayton on a full scholarship.
Ken Page was 70 years old at time of passing.

VP debates matter the Walz v Vance showdown in different:

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Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz will meet their one and only vice presidential debate on Tuesday night in New York City.

The former president was rating high in polls and his pick of the 40 year veteran Ohio senator was look as a play to white working class in industrial Midwest an important population in an area that is electoral battleground as a method to establish his legacy.

The debate will be interesting contest between two men with very different styles and political beliefs and two campaigns with multiple strategies for winning the White House.

Donald Trump revealed his selection of Vance back in July at start of the Republican National Convention a day before after his close murder.

Walz the governor of Minnesota was not a main contender for the job but his viral tv shows deriding Republicans as weird and ability to defend liberal policies in simple tone won Harris over.

Vance stress focus on immigration and trad match Trump top political preferences.

When Harris introduce Walz as her vice presidential pick at Philadelphia rally in August she linked to him as Coach Walz and highlighted his high school educator background.

When Harris introduced Walz as her vice-presidential pick at a Philadelphia rally in early August, she repeatedly referred to him as “Coach Walz” – and highlighted his high-school educator background

Walz appeals to voters Harris struggles  to reach

The Democrat has been fixture in rural areas of the states appearing in places that are more conservative.

Former high school football coach he  play up his background and links to US most famous sport.

On Saturday he was at Michigan Minnesota college football game over a 110,000 crowd.

“In Minnesota we respect our neighbours and personal selection that they make”

Walz said in Philadelphia.

What time is the debate tonight?

During Tuesday night debate Vance is like to continue to Democrats to crim, immigration and economy areas where polls show Republicans and Trump are favoured.

Walz may attack by pointing Vance past statements on Ohio Haitians and remarks about Democratic lady who do not have children being childless cat ladies.

Vance connection to persons who manage projects 2025 the proposed governing agenda advance by the Heritage Foundation a conservative thinks thank.

He is also believe to change the point onto social problems where Democrats are stronger such as healthcare environment and abortion rights.