Cape Town – South African radio personality and DJ, Mark Pilgrim has become the topic of much concern after the cancer patient has not updated his followers on social media in 18 days, causing some anxiety among those who have been keeping up with his journey to recovery.
The 53-year-old Hot102.7fm presenter documents his journey to inspire his followers, but his lack of activity has caused some concern.
I hope Mark Pilgrim is doing well and gaining strength wherever he is ❤️
— Autumn Snow (@Zwothe_N) February 20, 2023
Mark Pilgrim anybody heard anything???? ?
— Wade (@one4wade) February 20, 2023
Guys, where’s Mark Pilgrim?
— MpuM (@MpulengM) February 18, 2023
I’m just here waiting for Mark Pilgrim to post and update us ? We’re thinking of you Mark ?
— Lee-Roy Wright (@LeeRoyWright) February 18, 2023
I’ve been searching for info on Mark Pilgrim but can’t find any latest posts. I wonder what’s going on with that.
— Gr8Believer (@Gr8Believer) February 18, 2023
going too long without hearing from mark pilgrim just makes my heart ?
— P. (@poladii_) February 16, 2023
After the recent confusion surrounding the rumoured death of the DJ, the radio station that Mark is attached to confirmed that he wasn’t, and requested fans to not spread fake news.
The radio company took to social media to inform followers that Mark requested people to “refrain from sharing fake news”.
“HOT1027 Would like to inform the public that Mark Pilgrim has not passed on. Social media posts suggesting he’s died are incorrect. Mark has asked that people refrain from sharing fake news around his condition,” said HOT1027 MD Lloyd Madurai.
HOT1027 Would like to inform the public that Mark Pilgrim has not passed on.” Social media posts suggesting he’s died are incorrect. Mark has asked that people refrain from sharing fake news around his condition” , said HOT1027 MD Lloyd Madurai.
— Hot 1027 News (@Hot1027News) February 9, 2023
Mark’s friends posted messages of encouragement after he confirmed in one of his recent help update posts that he was back in hospital for yet another procedure.
Sending you so much love and strength, Mark ??
Keep fighting!— Katy Katopodis (@KatyKatopodis) January 24, 2023
You got this Mark??
— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) January 24, 2023
My Dude!!! ❤️❤️❤️ sending you love and prayers daily bro!!
— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) January 24, 2023
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
