- Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after a prolonged battle with stage-four cancer
- A Nigerian man took to social media to express his grief, admitting he cried upon hearing the news of the actor’s passing
- Ladigbolu described Ogogo as a symbol of fame who maintained a remarkable balance between his acting career and his responsibilities as a father
Prince Ayobami Sanda Ladigbolu has taken to Facebook to mourn veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m. after a prolonged battle with stage-four cancer. He was 66 years old.
Writing on Facebook on 24 August 2026, Ladigbolu described the moment he received the news as one that moved him to tears, something he noted had not happened to him in a long time over the death of a public figure.
Source: Facebook
Man reflects on Ogogo’s life and career
In his tribute, Prince Ladigbolu spoke warmly about the actor’s artistic gifts, describing him as someone who possessed a rare and adaptable intelligence that allowed him to bring his roles to life convincingly.
He noted that Ogogo navigated the pressures of public life and fatherhood with a steady hand, earning the genuine admiration of his children and those who worked alongside him.
His tribute on Facebook read:
“The “actions that are plenty” ended yesterday (23/08/2026) around 3pm. Sincerely, I cried. It’s been a long time I cried over the death of a celebrity or a person I don’t have any personal relationship with.”
“I was always wrong whenever I think I am the only person who loves this man, Taiwo Babatunde Hassan (Ogogo). I continue to see several people who truly adore him even among his colleagues. Truly, there are people who don’t like him, that is life. He was larger than life. He lived a worthy 66+ years. The years that look like one hundred years plus.”
“Ogogo possessed an artistic brilliance. He was adatively intelligent. He played his roles perfectly well both in movies and real life. He maintained balance in the two roles while he managed the conflicts that usually emanate between being an actor and a father. His children obviously adore him – he was a present and responsible father.”
“Ogogo had positive and remarkable influences on the lives and careers of hs colleagues especially the junior ones.”
“Ogogo was a symbol of fame. He was loved. His name was a movement. He lived well. He died well. May he transit and meet the pleasure of God almighty.”
“Life is a vanity that we are all configured to pursue. No matter how devastated we are about the death of our loved ones, we will forget soon. That’s how humans are designed. If we are not created to forget, life will be turbulent for the bereaved. Ogogo will be buried today, children, family, friends and well wishes won’t enter into his grave with him, it is not possible. And that’s the end!”
“Journey well, our favourite.”
See Ladigbolu’s full tribute post on Facebook below
Singer prays for ogogo at wedding
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a video from a wedding ceremony on Sunday, August 23, captured veteran singer Adewale Ayuba publicly praying for actor Ogogo.
Ayuba disclosed that he learned of Ogogo’s health crisis on television and referenced a holy pilgrimage the trio once made together.
Source: Legit.ng