South Africans are encouraging Mark Pilgrim to continue fighting stage four cancer, following the death of Jeremy Mansfield.
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‘Fight!’: SA prays for Mark Pilgrim after Jeremy Mansfield’s death
‘Keep your head down and keep fighting’: One tweep told Mark Pilgrim in the wake of Jeremy Mansfield’s death from terminal cancer.
South Africans are encouraging Mark Pilgrim to continue fighting stage four cancer, following the death of Jeremy Mansfield.
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@markpilgrimsa/@jem.mansfield
Whilst South Africa is mourning the loss of radio veteran Jeremy Mansfield, they’re rooting for the recovery of another – Mark Pilgrim.
Like Mansfield, who lost his battle to terminal cancer on Monday, Mark is also fighting the disease – stage four lung cancer.
But fans are encouraging the Hot 102.7 FM presenter to remain strong in the face of adversity and ill health.
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MARK PILGRIM SHARES HEALTH UPDATE FROM HOSPITAL BED
Following the death of Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim shared a glowing tribute about his radio colleague.
And although they never crossed paths – or frequencies – Mark had nothing but kind words to share.
He tweeted: “The radio industry is a family. Today we say goodbye to one of our own. Always remembered. Goodbye, big guy. RIP Jeremy”
Mark also shared an update on his own cancer battle. After having surgery to re-inflate and drain fluid from his collapsed lung, the personality is currently recuperating in Milpark hospital.
He shared: “It’s another week or so in the hospital, connected to drips and tubes preparing for the next procedure which will keep the lung inflated for good. I’m already breathing so much better”.
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SA OFFERS UP PRAYERS
Meanwhile, fans of Mark Pilgrim are encouraging him to keep up the good fight, despite the death of Jeremy Mansfield
Responding to his tribute, fans around SA urged Mark to focus on making his own health a priority.
Here’s what they had to say:
@ElenaStrad: “Mark keep fighting this. We want you back on the radio as soon as you feel better”
@GillianF: “This must be so difficult for you Mark. Keep your head down and keep fighting”
@Tasko_N: “I pray that God heals you completely Mark. A speedy recovery to you”
@DaleCollett3: “I’ve been a paraplegic for 44 years. Better days always rise. Believe in your future, it’s worth it. Healing thoughts”
@alwaysbloodred: “All the best. You can beat it with a strong mind”
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