Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as “Ogogo,” dies after battling cancer. Multiple outlets report he was 66 and that his death is confirmed following an extended illness.
Reports say his daughter, Kira Taiwo, announces his death during an Instagram Live session, with videos shared online showing family members reacting to the news. Nigerian Eye and others add that fellow actor Jide Kosoko confirms the death, and that Ogogo’s health had been publicly discussed earlier, including disclosures that he was dealing with stage-four cancer.
Outlets largely agree on the diagnosis and the role of his family in communicating updates, including that some medical institutions reportedly said chemotherapy could no longer be continued. Accounts also describe his background as a veteran in the Yoruba film industry, his multi-decade acting career, and his earlier work in theatre and cinema. One outlet (Daily Post) gives his age as 65, while others state 66, but the circumstances of death and the cancer battle are consistently described.
