Olushola Omogbehin
Nollywood Star, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, submitted to death on Sunday after unsuccessful battle with cancer.
This was revealed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo in a trending video on social media where she simply announced in tears that, “My daddy is dead.”
Ogogo died at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the age of 66.
Some days before his demise, Kira and her sister, Haleemah, revealed that their father had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and appealed for public support as the family sought treatment options.
Though he was said to have received hundreds of offers of medical, spiritual and other forms of assistance from Nigerians, colleagues and fans but it was already too late.
According to his close friend and colleague, Yinka Quadri, more than 500 people contacted the family with offers of assistance.
He said the volume of offers had become challenging for the family, particularly as they tried to determine the form of interventions could be pursued without disrupting Ogogo’s ongoing medical treatment.
Among those who volunteered to support is Ogun State governorship aspirant, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Senator Yayi, who reportedly facilitated efforts to secure specialist medical attention for him.
Actress Toyosi Adesanya had earlier disclosed that Adeola personally contacted cancer specialists to assist the veteran actor and that Ogogo had been admitted for treatment.
Before Ogogo’s final submission to death, Kira had alleged that some individuals were attempting to profit from her father’s illness.
She revealed this during an emotional TikTok live session on Saturday, she reportedly accused some people offering assistance to the family of making financial demands amid the actor’s battle with cancer.
Over many decades, Ogogo contributed immensely to Nollywood. as a prominent figure in the Yoruba film industry.
He will be buried on Monday, August 24, 2026, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State.
