Throwback: Ogogo’s ‘I would vomit blood’ account resurfaces after death

Veteran Nollywood actor Ogogo has died at the age of 66, after a battle with stage 4 cancer. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, he passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Following the news of his death, many Nigerians and celebrities, including his colleagues in the movie industry, took to social media to mourn him. Tributes were paid by actress Bimbo Oshin, Mr Latin, the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, and veteran actor Adebayo Salami.

An old interview with Ogogo has resurfaced, in which he recounted his seven-year battle with illness, including episodes where he would vomit blood. This was reported by both Punch and Punch Nigeria.

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