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Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan , popularly known as Ogogo , has died at the age of 66. The respected Yoruba film actor passed away at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026 , after battling stage-four cancer. His death was announced by veteran actor Jide Kosoko and has triggered tributes across Nigeria's entertainment industry. Ogogo to Be Buried in Ilaro Taiwo Hassan is being buried today, Monday, August 24, in his hometown of Ilaro, Ogun State , in accordance with Islamic rites. According to the burial arrangements announced by Jide Kosoko, a lying-in-state ceremony was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the Pavilion in Ilaro. The Ilaro Muslim Community separately announced funeral prayers at the Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground at 10:00 a.m. Reports on Monday confirmed that Ogogo's remains had arrived in Ilaro, with family members, residents and colleagues gathering to pay their final respects. Veteran actors Yinka Quadri and Jide Kosoko , among others...