Actor Ogogo's Cancer Battle
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Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, is battling stage-four cancer. His daughters are urgently seeking medical assistance and facilities for his treatment, with some reports indicating hospitals have refused to admit him. Nollywood stars and colleagues are rallying support for the ailing actor.
Atiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has died at age 66 after battling cancer. - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the Lagos State Government mourned his passing, remembering his contributions to entertainment and culture. - Hassan was celebrated as a cultural icon and a proud ambassador of Yoruba heritage.
Throwback: Ogogo’s 'I would vomit blood' account resurfaces after death
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, died Sunday at 66. - A resurfaced interview details his seven-year battle with a severe ulcer, during which he vomited blood and could only eat …
Jide Kosoko announces Ogogo’s burial date as fans, colleagues mourn
- Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has died at age 66 after a battle with stage-four cancer. - His remains will be buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, 2026. - Ogogo …
15 things to know about late Nollywood actor Ogogo
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with cancer. - Hassan, who began his acting career in 1981, was a prominent figure in …
Ogogo’s death monumental loss to creative, entertaiment industry - Yayi
- Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) mourned the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo. - Adeola called Hassan's passing a "monumental loss" to Nigeria's creative and entertainment sectors. -…
Actor Ogogo to be buried Monday
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, will be buried Monday in Ilaro, Ogun State. - Hassan died Sunday at age 66 after battling stage-four cancer, his daughters had previously sought…
10 things to know about late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has died at age 66 after a battle with cancer. - His daughter confirmed his death, five days after a previous false report was dismissed. - Hass…
BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead
- Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after a battle with stage-four cancer. - His death was confirmed by industry sources, including the founder of Best of Nollyw…
Some people trying to profit from my dad’s illness – Ogogo’s daughter
- Kira Taiwo, daughter of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), accused some Nigerians of exploiting her father's stage-four cancer battle for financial gain. - She expressed distress over exorbitant de…