Mark Pilgrim: No health update in a fortnight as fans grow worried

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in exactly two weeks as his supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the much-loved radio presenter.

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Prior to the fortnight of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he continues his brave battle against cancer.

As reported by The South African website, Pilgrim has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which he revealed in June 2022 had spread to his femur, the base of his spine and lymph nodes.

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Pilgrim’s social media timeline was flooded with messages of encouragement after his most recent health update post – on Thursday, 2 February 2023 – confirmed he was back in hospital for yet another procedure.

‘A SHRIVELED PEA’ – MARK PILGRIM

“A lot of sleeping the last few days. Body is depleted. After chemo and immuno last Thursday it’s just been pouring out both ends. I’m like a shriveled pea.” he wrote in that post to his over 131 000 Twitter followers.

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The latest update was of particular concern to many as it showed Pilgrim looking skinnier than before and it prompted fans and local celebrities to wish him a speedy recovery.

The post, at the time of publishing, has had 390 retweets, 15 200 ‘likes’ and a staggering 1 million views.