Cape Town – Shortly after being released from the ICU, Mark Pilgrim learned that his radio show, The Mark Pilgrim Show, won the Best Weekend Radio Show award.
Mark revealed the news on his Instagram story, expressing his gratitude and saying the award brought tears to his eyes.
“Wow! Just won BEST WEEKEND RADIO SHOW at the SA Radio Awards! ??✨. Thank you for that ovation! Brought tears to my eyes. I may be in the hospital bed, but I’m there in spirit! Thank you,” he captioned the post.
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Prior to receiving this news, Mark announced on Instagram that he had been released from ICU, enabling him not only some freedom but allowing him to spend some more time with his daughter.
“After 30 days in an ICU bed, I’m skinnier than a toothpick, but… I’m out of ICU,” Mark said.
“Enjoying the calm environment of General Ward, having my own quiet space… my own loo!
“One step closer to being home,” he said.
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Mark also expressed joy at no longer having limitations on the time he got to spend with his daughters.
“Two of many great things about no longer being in ICU: no more green gown…. and my girls get to visit,” he said in an Instagram post.
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin