Breaking: Nollywood great Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan is dead

veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as “Ogogo,” has passed away at the age of 66.

• Date of Demise: He passed away on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
• Cause of Death: He succumbed following a difficult battle with Stage 4 cancer.
• Confirmation: His daughter, Kira Taiwo, tearfully confirmed the news of his death during an emotional live broadcast. 

Prior to his passing, his daughters had publicly shared his diagnosis and appealed to medical professionals for alternative treatment options and advanced care. While earlier social media claims and death rumours circulated in the days leading up to August 23 and were initially debunked by his family, prominent Nigerian media outlets like Vanguard News and Peoples Gazette verified his passing on Sunday afternoon.: Nollywood great Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan is dead