The devastating information that veteran radio persona Mark Pilgrim handed on broke on Sunday, 5 March, and he was stated to have handed on peacefully at his house after a distressing struggle with stage 4 lung most cancers; he reportedly handed surrounded by his fiancé Adrienne and family members, a number of trade mates have since paid tribute to him on their socials.
The world has gained one other angel. Pigrim is gone however not forgotten.
Pilgrim shall be remembered for a lot of issues, one in every of which is that he was a fighter. He was initially recognized with most cancers in 1998. He went on to win a number of awards. Even when he was sick and in hospital, Pilgrim was nonetheless successful.
In response to IOL. In November final 12 months, Pilgrim was nominated 13 instances within the 2020 SA Radio Awards and reportedly bagged two wins for the Finest Weekend Present award and one other win as his well being improved. He was moved from the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) to a basic ward.
His legacy will dwell on as a number of trade mates shared their fondest recollections with him.
HOT102.7FM STATION
On 6 March, HOT102.7FM station paid tribute to Pilgrim and stated,
“Phrases can’t categorical the super grief that the HOT 102.7FM household is experiencing over the passing of our expensive buddy, Mark Pilgrim. We pay tribute to him & have a good time a life that was properly lived, for his many accomplishments, his kindness & for the privilege of understanding him.”
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Children-Can Basis paid tribute to Mark on Fb and wrote,
“🤍🕊Relaxation in Everlasting Peace Mark Pilgrim 🕊🤍You fought stage 4 lung most cancers for thus lengthy and arduous…
“Your legacy, your laughter, wonderful coronary heart, all shall be spoken about for generations.”
GARRETH CLIFF
Iconic radio persona Garreth Cliff was one of many first individuals to interrupt the information to Pigrim’s followers on-line and wrote,
“Very unhappy information of the passing of legendary broadcaster Mark Pilgrim. He fought a tricky struggle and impressed many within the course of…and through his a few years on radio.”
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BAILEY GEORGIADES
Radio presenter Bailey Georgiades took to her Instagram and wrote,
“I’ve been sitting right here making an attempt to understand the information of @markpilgrimza passing away. 💔It’s pouring with rain, and it feels becoming as the sentiments and recollections flood in.
My coronary heart is shattered. 💔
“Mark was not solely my work husband for years after we introduced the Afternoon Drive present on 947 – The Baldy and Bailz Present, however an amazing buddy. I LOVED our time collectively, so many laughs, the planks far and wide (what a bizarre pattern that was), the recommendation and mentoring!” she added.
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SASHA MARTINENGO
Former Sports activities presenter Sasha Martinengo, who labored with Pilgrim for over a decade penned,
“You could have many colleagues and associates however only a few mates. It’s simply the character of the beast.
Mark and I labored collectively at 5FM for ten years, and once more we labored collectively at Scorching for a couple of extra,” Martinengo stated.
“Mark was a broadcaster, not only a DJ. Whether or not it was TV or Radio, he was dependable, reliable and all the time ready,” he added.
KYLE CASSIM
Pilgrim’s former colleague, Kyle Cassim additionally paid his respect by sharing his fondest second with Pilgrim. He stated,
“In 2002, I met Mark Pilgrim at a enjoyable day in Jhb; my dad instructed him that I too needed to be a DJ and a 5fm presenter. He gave me a hug, let me stand within the DJ field with him, after which took a pen and signed my shirt. I cherished that shirt and nonetheless have it right this moment.”
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