{
  "id": 2995750,
  "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's prolific film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the loss of revered Yoruba-language cinema star Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the sad news via an emotional Instagram live broadcast on Sunday, visibly struggling with her father's passing. Ogogo was battling cancer and is scheduled to be laid to rest on Monday in his hometown of Ogun state, southwest Nigeria, according to fellow actor Prince Jide Kosoko. Colleagues and fans have been pouring tributes to a man who became one of Yoruba cinema's most recognizable faces. Before gaining fame on screen, Ogogo served as a mechanic for approximately 13 years at the Ogun State Water Corporation, combining that profession with acting since 1981 when he began appearing in films. He eventually transitioned to performing full-time in 1994, dedicating himself to his chosen profession. Throughout his illustrious career, Ogogo received numerous awards and garnered critical acclaim for his portrayal of the Alaafin of Oyo – the most revered king in Yorubaland – in the movie Anikulapo.",
  "summary": "Nigeria's huge film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning after the death at 66 of veteran actor and star of Yoruba-language cinema Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Ogogo: What you need to know about Stage 4 Cancer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ogogo-what-you-need-to-know-about-stage-4-cancer",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:30:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66-3023548",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:45:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nigerian-film-star-ogogo-dies-from-cancer-aged-66-3053943",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:40:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Cancer can mimic ulcers, Aproko Doctor warns following Ogogo’s passing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/cancer-can-mimic-ulcers-aproko-doctor-warns-following-ogogos-passing",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:46:16.000Z"
      }
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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."
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