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Mark Pilgrim’s fiancée shared a sweet tribute to the late radio presenter

Adrienne Watkins the fiancée of late radio and TV presenter Mark Pilgrim has broken her silence following his passing earlier this week. After putting on a brave fight, the veteran star lost his battle with stage four lung cancer on Sunday, 5 March.

The beloved media personality proposed to Adrienne on New Year’s Day 2023 after dating for nearly two years. At the time of his death, the couple were planning their wedding ceremony. On Facebook, Adrienne Watkins – a senior partner at a consulting firm based in Johannesburg – shared her first post since his passing. In the post, the brunette shared the details of Mark’s memorial service, which takes place on Friday, 10 March.

Mark Pilgrim

She added: “In celebration of South Africa’s legend and inspiration; the best dad ever; my Mark, my Soulmate, my Hero”.

Meanwhile, Hot 102.7 FM – the station Mark last worked at – shared details for his memorial service, which takes place in Johannesburg on Friday, 10 March.

The post read: “Join us in paying tribute to our beloved Mark Pilgrim. No other details of the memorial or mention of a funeral service were made. The station did share a famous quote by Mark; “Don’t stop believing.”

Friends and family of Mark, including his two daughters Tayla-Jean and Alyissa with ex-wife Nicole Torres as well as fiancee Adrienne Watkins, are expected to make an appearance.

Mark retired from his battle with stage four cancer on Sunday, 5 March, more than a year after his diagnosis.

Source: thesouthafrican

In other news – Late Mark Pilgrim’s memorial service details announced #RIPMarkPilgrim

Hot 102.7 FM has shared details of the memorial service for the later radio and TV presenter Mark Pilgrim, who died earlier this week after a battle with stage four lung cancer.

Mark Pilgrim

While the event remains private, fans of the veteran media personality can stream the service virtually. In an update shared by Hot 102.7 FM’s social media account. Learn more

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