Mark Pilgrim may have soared to career heights during his successful stint as a radio and TV personality and businessman, but according to his fiancée Adrienne Watkins, he died with one last unfulfilled wish.

Mark’s partner – whom proposed to on New Year’s Day 2023 – shared his bittersweet final goal which involved his two daughters Tayla-Jean and Alyssa.

 

 

The FM radio presenter was remembered in a private service in Johannesburg, that was live-streamed to his fans and followers. Mark tragically lost his battle with stage four lung cancer earlier this week. It’s unclear when he will be laid to rest.
Mark Pilgrim ticked many boxes off his bucket list; an amazing career, partner, and kids. But after being diagnosed with aggressive cancer a year ago, the veteran star sadly knew his time with his loved ones was coming to an end.

Speaking to the intimate crowd, Mark’s fiancée Adrienne Watkins said: “I’m so very sorry you were not given the time you deserved to see out your one, final wish: to walk the girls down the aisle.

“But I know that on that day you will be with them, giving them butterfly kisses and holding their hands tight”.

Mark Pilgrim shared a ‘magical moment’ with his daughters amid his stint in ICU. Images via Instagram @markpilgrimza

Adrienne – who works for a consulting firm in Johannesburg – began dating Mark shortly after his divorce from wife Nicole Torres in 2020. During his 13 year marriage to Torres, Mark fathered two daughters: Tayla-Jean and Alyssa.

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Adrienne then went on to describe their romance as “something out of a famous movie.”

She continued: “From the beginning, I knew this was the love I had been waiting for. You are what fairytales are made of…what I’ve always dreamt of.

“I will never stop loving you, my best friend, my soulmate, my hero.”