The development came on Sunday amid an emotional outpouring from members of his family, who had in recent days appealed to medical professionals, friends and well-wishers for urgent assistance as the actor’s health deteriorated.
His daughter, Kira Hassan, had earlier spoken publicly about her father’s condition during a TikTok Live session, giving an emotional account of the health crisis confronting the veteran actor.
Hours later, during another live session, Kira, visibly overcome with emotion, confirmed that her father had died.
The reported death follows weeks of growing concern over the actor’s health after his daughters, Kira and Lima Taiwo, disclosed the severity of his condition and appealed for help with his treatment.
The family had revealed that the actor was suffering from advanced cancer, raising concerns about the complexity of his medical needs and the treatment options available to him.
Family’s Emotional Appeal
The actor’s deteriorating condition became public earlier this month when his daughters turned to social media to seek assistance from medical professionals and members of the public.
Their appeals highlighted the seriousness of Ogogo’s illness and the family’s urgent search for appropriate medical care as they sought to explore available treatment options for the veteran actor.
Kira’s subsequent live broadcast deepened concerns among fans and colleagues, as she spoke emotionally about her father’s condition before later confirming his death.
A Veteran of Yoruba Nollywood
Ogogo was one of the recognised faces of the Yoruba-language film industry, building a career that spanned several decades.
Beyond acting, he was also involved in film production and directing, establishing himself as a respected figure within the industry and earning a strong following among lovers of Yoruba cinema.
His career placed him among a generation of performers who helped shape and popularise indigenous-language filmmaking in Nigeria.
News of his reported death is expected to trigger tributes from colleagues, fans and other stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry, particularly those who worked with him during his long career.
The circumstances surrounding his death and details of funeral arrangements had not been fully disclosed at the time of this report.
Editor’s note: Because the supplied report uses “reportedly” and does not include an independent official statement from the family, the death should be attributed cautiously until formally confirmed by the family or another authoritative source.