{
  "id": 2854428,
  "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-2854428",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T19:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/15-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor-ogogo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known professionally as Ogogo, passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a long struggle with cancer. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirmed his death in an emotional live video, confirming his demise five days after earlier reports were dismissed as false. Born in Ilaro, Ogun State on October 31, 1959, Ogogo moved to Lagos to pursue his education and developed a trade before becoming a prominent figure in the Yoruba film industry.",
  "summary": "Learn 15 essential things about late Nollywood actor Ogogo, Taiwo Hassan, from his career beginnings to his memorable roles and final days. Read More: https://punchng.com/15-things-to-know-about-late-nollywood-actor-ogogo/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}