Veteran Nollywood actor Peter Fatomilola has revealed that he was unaware of the health challenges faced by fellow actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, until his daughter publicly appealed for help.Fatomilola made this known during a recent interview with African A-List, which was shared on Saturday.

Ogogo’s daughter had earlier appealed publicly for support for her father as he battled an undisclosed health condition before his death.

Speaking on the development, Fatomilola described Ogogo as a “son” to him in the movie industry, saying he would have sought the intervention of people with better knowledge of the situation if he had known about it.

“Taiwo Hassan, in the industry, he is like a son to me. Personally, I can’t say I heard that he had challenges.

“Until recently, when his child spoke out and made things public. Whatever is troubling a person, if it is kept under wraps, by the time it escalates beyond control…”The veteran actor stressed the importance of seeking help and counsel when people are facing serious challenges.

He said, “If we hear that something like this is happening to a person, which I am not aware of, I will inform those who are wiser or more knowledgeable than me.”

Fatomilola also spoke about the death of his senior wife, recalling how they had jointly started building a house before her demise.

According to him, the building had reached the lintel stage when his wife died.“Out of all the things I have been pursuing in life that I wish to accomplish, only one thing is left, which my Lord God has not yet approved.

“My wife and I started it; I said I wanted to build a house. I built it up to the level known as the lintel level. Then my wife passed away.”

Ogogo died on August 23, 2026, and was buried in Ogun State, weeks after his health condition became publicly known following his daughter’s appeal for support.