Mark Pilgrim’s wife is Nicole Torres. Mark Pilgrim is a well-known South African media personality, radio DJ and television presenter, who has just passed away. Pilgrim began his career as a radio presenter at 94.7 Highveld Stereo in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he broadcast a number of successful programmes.
He moved to television after working in radio in Johannesburg. He has hosted many TV shows including “The World According to Mark” and “Mark Pilgrim’s World Championship Guide”. In addition to his media career, Pilgrim was active in a number of charitable activities. He supported the Reach for a Dream Foundation, a non-profit organization that fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. He has also donated to many organizations and participated in several projects to raise awareness of South Africa’s socioeconomic problems. Pilgrim has kept aloof in recent years and was inactive in the media sector until today when the tragic news of his death broke on social media.
Who is Nicole Torres, Mark Pilgrim’s wife?
Mark Pilgrim married Nicole Torres in Mauritius on July 7, 2007. However, after 13 years of marriage, the couple filed for divorce in 2020. In subsequent interviews, Pilgrim spoke frankly about his experience and the importance of health care. Pilgrim also promoted heart health awareness and advised people to be health conscious and seek medical attention if they notice any concerns. Unfortunately, the TV celebrity had numerous health problems month after month in 2022.
For example, in March 2022, he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The disease has progressed to the femur, base of the spine and lymph nodes, he reported in June. Pilgrim suffered a collapsed lung in September, which caused a series of additional problems. The TV star underwent three operations in October and November to deal with a collapsed lung and spent weeks recovering in intensive care. According to News24, Pilgrim had already battled cancer, having been diagnosed with severe stage 3 testicular cancer in 1988. However, he was able to beat it.
Children and family of Mark Pilgrim
Mark Pilgrim is the father of two girls with his ex-wife, Nicole Torres, Tayle-Jean and Alyssa Pilgrim. Tayla-Jean was born in April 2010 and Alyssa in 2012. Mark Pilgrim started dating Adrienne Watkins after his divorce. Mutual acquaintances connected Marko and Adrienne, and the couple grew closer over time and finally got engaged. He regularly shared beautiful photos of his children and Adrienne on his social media, and the couple got engaged on New Year’s Eve.
Mark Pilgrim Net Worth and Health Status
Mark Pilgrim’s net worth was estimated at $5 million at the time of his death. As for Pilgrim’s health, Mark suffered a massive heart attack while at the doctor’s office on July 14, 2008. According to reports, Pilgrim’s heart attack was rapid and severe and required emergency medical attention to save his life. Despite the fact that timely medical intervention saved his life, it is claimed that he suffered irreparable heart damage due to the heart attack, and about 10% of his heart is no longer functional. Pilgrim took a break from the journalism profession after the heart attack to focus on his health and recovery.
Despite severe and numerous illnesses, Pilgrim continued to work until March 5, 2023, when he died. His death had a global impact as he left a significant impact on the South African media sector, which was felt by his contemporaries and people outside the industry.
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