Who was Mark Pilgrim? Veteran radio and TV presenter dead at 53

South African veteran radio and TV presenter, Mark Pilgrim has been reported dead on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was 53 years at the time of death. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which eventually took his life. On July 14, 2008, he suffered a sudden and severe heart attack, in his doctor’s office which resulted in permanent heart damage. losing 10% of his heart’s functionality. He was admitted to the hospital after he was diagnosed with lung cancer for the second time.

“Yesterday was 10 hours of drains and drips. Today… sitting in the garden enjoying fresh air and sunshine. Oh yes, and Prince Harry’s new book too,” he posted on social media on January 14, 2023.

“RIP Mark Pilgrim, You, Sir *lived through illness* till the end. A great creative and audio legend. Condolences to friends, family, and colleagues,” Eusebius McKaiser tweeted.

“Ah, Mark. You put up a very brave and public fight against cancer. Inspirational. Sadly the dread disease has claimed another victim. I’m going to miss you big time, baldy. Gone too soon. Heartfelt condolences to Mark’s daughters, family, and fiancée,” Alex Jay wrote.