Mark Pilgrim

Managing director of HOT 102.7FM Lloyd Madurai said they were devastated by Mark's death, and that he had left an enormous hole in the HOT family, ...

“HOT 102.7FM extends its condolences to the family and friends of Mark Pilgrim, particularly his fiancée Adrienne and his girls, Tayla-Jean and Alyssa,” the radio station said in a statement. “He really was an example of how to prepare and deliver a quality radio show, balancing cleverly thought-out content with the music and a silky-smooth delivery. The station said Pilgrim enjoyed a long and distinguished radio and television career, which culminated in him finding his “spiritual home” at HOT 102.7FM, where he produced and anchored the award-winning Mark Pilgrim Show from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 12pm.

Mark Pilgrim has passed away following a battle with stage four lung cancer. The 53 year old veteran radio and TV presenter revealed his diagnosis in March ...

He was discharged from hospital in time to ring in the new year with his fiancée, Adrienne Watkins. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home. Pilgram will also be remembered for his never-say-die attitude following his diagnosis and treatments. "The family thank you for being part of his journey. May his soul rest in peace." They were together for his last breath.

Mark Pilgrim has passed away following a year-long battle with lung cancer. The legendary broadcaster passed away on Sunday morning at his home in the ...

During the year-long battle, 53-year-old Pilgrim often documented difficult moments regarding his ailing health. On Sunday, people from the media industry shared heart-warming messages about Pilgrim, including describing his brave, warm personality and his contribution to the industry. At the time of his death, the cancer had advanced to stage four.

As we try to process the news of SA radio legend in Mark Pilgrim passing away, Darren, Keri, and Sky took time to honour the great media personality with a ...

He is further survived by his two daughters, aged 12 and 10. He also presented 'Big Brother South Africa'. In 2021, he was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry. Lloyd further went on to acknowledge the man who was such a pioneer in the radio industry. During his documented journey, Pilgrim revealed the cancer had spread to his femur, including the base of his spine and lymph nodes. The entire radio fraternity was saddened to hear about the passing of radio personality Mark Pilgrim on Sunday morning.

As we try to process the news of SA radio legend in Mark Pilgrim passing away, Darren, Keri, and Sky took time to honour the great media personality with a ...

Definitely one for the bizarre stories folder... He is further survived by his two daughters, aged 12 and 10. He also presented 'Big Brother South Africa'. In 2021, he was inducted into the Radio Awards Hall of Fame for his contribution to the industry. Lloyd further went on to acknowledge the man who was such a pioneer in the radio industry. The entire radio fraternity was saddened to hear about the passing of radio personality Mark Pilgrim on Sunday morning.

The South African broadcasting industry went radio silent on Sunday, 5 March, when the death of veteran radio and TV presenter Mark Pilgrim was announced.

"He fought valiantly to the very end," said Lloyd Madurai in his statement Sunday. "The family thank you for being part of his journey. It documents my journey and desire to find positivity," reads the description of the vlog titled Mark's Cancer Journey – 2022. In 2001 he became well-known on TV screens as the host of the first season of Big Brother South Africa. And the same can be said for the Master of Ceremonies service he offers. Based on his autobiography with the same title, his 45-minute multimedia talk entitled Beyond the Baldness is well suited to conferences and functions that are themed around reaching your goals. May his soul rest in peace." Thanks to all the radio stations and every listener that has shared my radio journey since the campus radio days in the late 80s! He was 18 years old. The show first aired on M-Net but is now available to He first began as a voice artist, narrating various shows. However, he hung his mic while

The former HOT 102.7FM presenter lost his battle to cancer. The news of his death has been confirmed by several of Pilgrim's industry colleagues on social ...

Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home.”— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) “Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home. HOT1027 DJ Mark Pilgrim lost his battle with cancer this morning. He fought a tough fight and inspired many in the process…and during his many years on radio.— Gareth Cliff (@GarethCliff) The family thank you for being part of his journey. The former HOT 102.7FM presenter lost his battle to cancer.

The star was known for hosting several radio shows on 5FM, 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 94.5 Kfm, Hot919 and Hot102.7fm. Pilgrim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer ...

Mark passed peacefully with his fiancée Adrienne at home.” It said he died at home with his family. “DJ Mark Pilgrim lost his battle with cancer this morning. He proposed to his partner, Adrianne Watkins, at the start of the year. I am also strong. Yes, I am scared.

It is with great sadness to report that Mark Pilgrim has lost his courageous battle against cancer and passed away at 10.45am this morning, Sunday, ...

In 2021, Pilgrim was inducted into the South African Radio Awards Hall of Fame in recognition of his significant contributions to the radio industry. In 2007, Pilgrim hosted a chart show broadcast on two radio stations simultaneously, KFM and 94.7. After leaving 5FM in 2003, he moved on to 94.7 Highveld Stereo in Johannesburg.

Mark Pilgrim has lost his brave battle against stage four cancer. The 53-year-old broadcaster died at 10.45am on Sunday morning.

Send us your suggestions, comments, contributions or tip-offs via e-mail to [[email protected].](mailto:[email protected]) For you I had the most hope you'd beat this. Mark, the news of you passing is truly, truly heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to Mark's daughters, family and fiancee. I'm going to miss you big time, baldy. My friend, you fought so hard. My heart is shattered. Mark has not been active on his social media platforms as he has taken this time to focus on his treatment. Pilgrim had charted his fight against cancer on social media, documenting his milestones and sharing updates on his condition. “We’re devastated by Mark’s death and he leaves an enormous hole in the HOT family, as well as the broader radio industry,” said Madurai. The family thank you for being part of his journey. Mark Pilgrim has lost his brave battle against stage four cancer.

South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim tragically lost his brave and courageous battle against cancer on Sunday.

He fought a tough fight and inspired many in the process…and during his many years on radio. Pilgrim had 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.

Pilgrim had been battling stage 4 lung cancer since he was diagnosed in March last year.

His family thank you for being part of his journey, for loving him, celebrating him and for supporting him always.” Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home and they were together for his last breath. The 53-year-old veteran took his last breath at home in the company of his fiance.

The management at Gauteng radio station HOT1027 FM has confirmed the death of radio legend Mark Pilgrim following a long battle against cancer.

In 2014 Pilgrim joined start-up community station HOT 91.9FM and went on to pick up two SA Radio Awards in his time with the station. "It is with great sadness that I share this news, that our brother and hero and much loved radio personality lost his battle with cancer this morning. "They were together for his last breath. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home. In a statement the radio station’s general manager Lloyd Madurai said Pilgrim fought valiantly to the very end. The management at Gauteng radio station HOT1027 FM has confirmed the death of radio legend Mark Pilgrim following a long battle against cancer.

Veteran radio and TV presenter and author Mark Pilgrim inspired many in his fight against cancer. His death, at the age of 53, was confirmed in a statement ...

He gave humanity his best and fought a good fight. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and fans. The pair were engaged in January 2023. He later hosted shows on 947 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 KFM. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancée Adrienne at home.” “DJ Mark Pilgrim lost his battle with cancer this morning.

The SABC has also sent its condolences to the family of veteran broadcaster Mark Pilgrim, who died this morning after a long battle with cancer.

“The SABC is saddened to learn of legendary radio and television broadcaster Mark Pilgrim, who had an illustrious career at the SABC radio station 5FM for close to a decade. He will be remembered for his zest for life and being one of the giant trailblazers in the industry. Tributes continue to pour in on social media from his fans and friends.

Pilgrim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March 2022, which he revealed in June had spread to his femur, the base of his spine and lymph nodes. He is ...

Pilgrim was a presenter on Hot 102.7FM from Monday to Saturday at the time of his death. It documents my journey and desire to find positivity," reads the description of the vlog titled Mark's Cancer Journey – 2022. "The family thank you for being part of his journey. May his soul rest in peace." They were together for his last breath. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home.

He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in February last year. He later revealed that the cancer had spread to his spine and lymph nodes. Pilgrim documented ...