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Mark Pilgrim was battling aggressive stage four cancer with everything he had. However, when The South African contacted him to discuss his battle “with the big C,” the veteran host gladly obliged – most likely with a smile on his face.
The veteran radio presenter, known for his positive outlook on life and willingness to succeed at anything he set his mind to, spoke candidly about his future plans.
And that included exchanging wedding vows with his partner Adrienne Watkins, who was by his side when he died.
MARK PILGRIM REFLECTS ON PROPOSAL…AND LOOKS AHEAD TO WEDDING
Speaking to The South African, Mark Pilgrim reflected on the moment he proposed to Adrienne Watkins on New Year’s Eve, as well as his future goals.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN: Tell us about your engagement. Did she say yes?
MARK PILGRIM: “Yes, she did!
“I knew for a while but didn’t know when it was going to happen as I wanted to be home when I proposed. It worked out well as her family was here from England when I got down on one knee.
“She is over the moon with excitement.”
TSA: How did your girls take the news?
MP: “My girls love Adrienne. She has two nieces the same age, so she is used to the ‘girl dynamic’. They are usually with us 50% of the time, but obviously, while I’m recovering, they are spending more time with mum.”
TSA: Do you have a wedding date as yet? And have you and Adrienne started planning?
MP: “I really haven’t thought that far ahead. I would like to be strong enough that I’m standing at the altar!”
GOALS FOR 2023
Besides planning a wedding, Mark Pilgrim revealed his goals for the New Year.
TSA: What are your career, health and personal goals for 2023?
MP: “I want to be well. I want to be healed. I want to be back on radio.”
