Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, has lost the battle to cancer.
The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, made the disclosure on Sunday evening via a live session on her Instagram page.
The actor’s demise came a few days after his daughter announced he was battling stage four cancer.
Before the development, there were efforts to offer him quality treatment with reports noting that the Ogun State All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate, Adeola Olamilekan (Yayi) offered financial backing for his treatment.
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Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead
One of his daughters announced the news in an Instagram post on Sunday.
