{
  "id": 2851237,
  "title": "15 things to know about late Nollywood actor Ogogo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/15-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor-ogogo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T19:36:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/15-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor-ogogo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Veteran Nigerian actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a long struggle with cancer. Born in Ogun State, Hassan had a diverse career that spanned over four decades, working as an automobile mechanic, government employee, actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He is best remembered for his roles in films such as Owo Blow, Agbelebu, Omo Ghetto, Omin, Tenant of the House, Bank Alert, and Aníkúlápó, where he portrayed authoritative and dramatic characters. His passing has been mourned by fans, family, and colleagues, leaving a significant void in the Nollywood industry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ dies at 65",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/breaking-veteran-nollywood-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-dies-at-65",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:54:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan, veteran Nigerian actor, is dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/taiwo-ogogo-hassan-veteran-nigerian-actor-is-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:02:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/breaking-nollywood-actor-taiwo-hassan-ogogo-is-dead",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:20:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Taiwo Hassan: Curtains close on veteran actor Ogogo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/taiwo-hassan-curtains-close-on-veteran-actor-ogogo",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:06:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}