Prominent Nollywood actor, Tawio Hassan, better known as Ogogo, has passed away.
According to Seun Oloketuyi, Ogogo, the veteran actor known for his work in Nigeria’s film industry, died today, August 23rd, barely a week after his daughters, Kira and Lima Taiwo, disclosed that their father had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
TheNewsGuru recalls that the deceased actor’s family had disclosed that they had discovered the illness about three weeks ago, revealing that it had affected his abdomen. They also noted that some hospitals had informed the family that they could no longer continue with chemotherapy.
In a bid to help the late actor, his family took to social media to appeal to the general public who could help with medical professionals or hospitals with the expertise and facilities ready to treat their father.
They noted that the late actor was unfit to travel abroad for treatment.
In a recent update, Toyosi Adesanya disclosed that Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, had reached out to cancer specialists and that Ogogo had been admitted to the operating theatre.
“Senator Yayi personally reached out to top cancer specialists, and we are grateful to learn that Ogogo has now been admitted to the operating theatre for treatment,” she said.
She also prayed for a successful procedure and the actor’s recovery.