Devastating loss: Sorrow as veteran Nollywood actor dies, cause of death emerges
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- Taiwo Hassan Ogogo’s daughter, Kira, confirmed her father’s death in an emotional livestream on Sunday, August 23
- The veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor had reportedly been battling stage-four cancer, with doctors ruling out chemotherapy as a treatment option
- In the emotional video, Kira was surrounded by family members and was heard requesting a flight ticket to Nigeria ahead of her father’s Islamic burial
Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, a renowned figure in Nigeria's Yoruba-language film industry, has sadly passed away following a prolonged battle with stage four cancer.
His daughter, Kira, confirmed the heartbreaking news during an emotionally charged live-streamed video on Sunday, August 23, where she appeared visibly distraught and surrounded by family.
In the video, Kira could be heard urging for immediate arrangements for a flight to Nigeria, seeking to ensure she could be present for her father's Islamic burial rites.
At the time of reporting, the family had not issued an official statement regarding Ogogo's passing.
Ogogo's cancer battle made public
Previously, Kira had openly shared the severity of her father's health struggles in another video appeal, seeking assistance from the public.
She revealed that medical professionals had deemed chemotherapy ineffective, prompting the family to seek alternative treatment options as Ogogo's condition deteriorated significantly.
With a career spanning several decades in the Nollywood Yoruba film circuit, Ogogo became a beloved household name, and his death marks a significant loss for the industry and fans alike.
Netizens React to Ogogo’s Passing
The news drew a wave of condolences from Nigerians on social media, with many reflecting on his legacy and expressing concern for the family he left behind.
@Oluwaseyiidris stated: “May God grant him eternal rest and comfort all those he left behind. Though he may be gone, his legacy and the memories he created will continue to live on. Life is but a journey of coming and going; one day, each of us will return to meet our Creator.”
@AfekhaiJimmy shared: “Social media has turned everything upside down...You mean nobody can manage these children...not to have access to their phones for the meantime.”
@omofade noted: “So sad!!! May God comfort everyone he left behind. I hope she gets enough help she needs now to give her some comfort. The woman said she's pregnant; she needs a lot of attention and care. Ogogo was a great Nollywood actor, and he will be greatly missed. May God rest his soul.”
Source : YEN.com.gh
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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