August 24, 2026
Following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, questions have emerged about how someone who appeared well in public weeks earlier could later be diagnosed with stage-four cancer.
Hassan, 66, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a battle with cancer. His family had disclosed his condition only days before his death, prompting widespread concern and questions about the rapid deterioration of his health.
Nigerian doctor and health educator, Aproko Doctor, has now offered an explanation, warning that appearing healthy does not necessarily mean that a person has no serious underlying illness.
In a series of posts on X on Monday, he said some serious diseases, including certain cancers, can develop quietly and produce symptoms that may initially be mistaken for less serious conditions.
