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Mark Pilgrim inspired South Africans with his positive attitude. Photo: Twitter @MarkPilgrimZA

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Mark Pilgrim ‘fought valiantly to the very end’

Just two days after assuring fans that Mark Pilgrim was alive and well, radio station Hot 102.7 FM confirmed the passing of the beloved personality. Pilgrim tragically died just one year after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The veteran TV and radio star leaves behind two children, Tayla-Jean and Alyssa, and fiancée Adrienne Watkins. […]

05-03-23 12:53
Mark Pilgrim
Mark Pilgrim inspired South Africans with his positive attitude. Photo: Twitter @MarkPilgrimZA

Just two days after assuring fans that Mark Pilgrim was alive and well, radio station Hot 102.7 FM confirmed the passing of the beloved personality.

Pilgrim tragically died just one year after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer.

The veteran TV and radio star leaves behind two children, Tayla-Jean and Alyssa, and fiancée Adrienne Watkins.

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The radio station shared the heartbreaking news on its social media platforms.

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“He fought valiantly to the very end. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancée Adrienne at home.

“His family thank you for being part of his journey, for loving him, celebrating him, and supporting him always”.

RADIO LEGENDS REMEMBER STAR

Meanwhile, scores of radio personalities have remembered Mark Pilgrim for his work in the industry, which spanned over three decades.

They included tributes from presenters like Gareth Cliff, Tim Plewman and Brent Lindeque.