Mark Pilgrim has died.
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‘Fought valiantly to the end’: Hot 102.7 confirm Mark Pilgrim’s death
RIP radio legend: Hot 102.7 FM have confirmed the heartbreaking news of the passing of veteran presenter Mark Pilgrim …
Mark Pilgrim has died.
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@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.
Mark tragically died just one year after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. He was 53 years old.
The veteran TV and radio star leaves behind two children, Tayla-Jean and Alyssa, with first wife Nicole Torres, as well as fiancee Adrienne Watkins.
HOT 102.7 FM CONFIRMS MARK PILGRIM’S PASSING
The radio station shared the heartbreaking news on its social media platforms.
It said in a statement: “HOT1027 DJ Mark Pilgrim lost his battle with cancer this morning.
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“He fought valiantly to the very end. Mark passed peacefully with his fiancé Adrienne at home.
“His family thank you for being part of his journey, for loving him, celebrating him, and supporting him always”.
Mark Pilgrim has just passed on: It was with great sadness that I share this news. Our hero and brother and much loved…
Posted by HOT 102.7 FM on Sunday, 5 March 2023
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 amongst others.
Gareth Cliff – a former 5FM DJ – shared: “He fought a tough fight and inspired many in the process…and during his many years on radio”.
