Mark Pilgrim (presenter)
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Died | 5 March 2023 | (aged 53)
Occupation(s) | Radio and television presenter |
Mark Pilgrim (20 September 1969 – 5 March 2023) was a South African media personality who hosted numerous radio and television shows, most notably as a DJ on
Radio career
Pilgrim started his radio career on Voice of Wits campus radio in the 80s. He joined
Television career
- New Moves (e-TV: 1999–2000)
- Big Brother South Africa 1(MNET: 2001)
- Big Brother South Africa 2(MNET: 2002)
- Big Brother Africa(DStv: 2003)
- Retail Therapy (MNET: 2002–2005)
- Face 2 Face (SABC2: 2004)
- Sex Etc. (MNET: 2005)
- Blue Wave (CORPORATE: 2004–2018)
- What's Brewing (CORPORATE: 2007–2008)
- Power of 10(MNET: 2008)
Other work
Pilgrim was a regular DJ at corporate functions and nightclubs around the country.
As a voice artist, he spent many hours in post-production studios, narrating radio and TV commercials. He performed as an
He was a motivational speaker, sharing his story on testicular cancer, how he overcame it and how it pushed him to follow his dreams.
Consumer researcher
Before getting involved in the entertainment industry, Pilgrim completed a B.Com. in Industrial Psychology and Business Economics, and was a quantitative consumer researcher for nine years. He started at Market Research Africa, and then moved onto Research International and finally Kauffman Levine. He was also the Johannesburg Chairman of the South African Market Research Association (SAMRA).
Personal life
Pilgrim was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer in 1988.[7] It was an aggressive form of cancer and spread to his lungs and kidneys. After 9 months of chemotherapy, he was declared to be in remission. He later was an ambassador for CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) and a friend of the Reach for a Dream Foundation.
On 14 July 2008, Pilgrim suffered a sudden and severe
Pilgrim married Nicole Torres in Mauritius on 7 July 2007 and after almost 13 years together, filed for divorce in 2020.[9] Their first daughter Tayla-Jean was born in April 2010, followed by their second daughter Alyssa in 2012.[10]
Pilgrim went on to meet Adrienne Watkins, through mutual friends and dated Adrienne from 2020. He proposed to her on 31 December 2022 at their home in Johannesburg.
Pilgrim completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) through Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom) in 2020.[11]
Death
In February 2022, Pilgrim was again diagnosed with cancer, this time stage 4 lung cancer. After a courageous battle which he faced with great dignity and bravery, he died on 5 March 2023 at home, with Adrienne by his side, at the age of 53.[12]
References
- ^ "94.5 KFM - Presenters - Mark Pilgrim". Archived from the original on 6 July 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ^ "Pilgrim axed from 5fm". News24. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "94.7 Highveld Stereo - Shows - KIA Take 40 SA". Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
- ^ "Join us as we bid Mark Pilgrim farewell". Archived from the original on 29 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "2015 MTN Radio Awards winners announced". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Cancer survivor Mark Pilgrim embraces Movember - All 4 Women". All 4 Women. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Pilgrim: why the heart attack?". Health24. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Mark Pilgrim welcomes baby girl". Channel24. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Mark Pilgrim welcomes baby girl". Channel24. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ "Mark Pilgrim - Blog". markpilgrim.co.za. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ McKay, Bronwyn. "Veteran radio and TV presenter Mark Pilgrim, 53, has died". New24 Life. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
External links
- Mark Pilgrim at IMDb
- Mark Pilgrim at TVSA
- Mark Pilgrim discography at Discogs
- 94.7 Highveld Stereo's website
- 94.5 Kfm's website
- Mark Pilgrim's website
- Hot919's website