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Adrienne Watkins, the fiancée of late radio and TV presenter Mark Pilgrim, has spoken out after his death earlier this week.
The veteran actor died on Sunday, March 5, after a valiant battle with stage four lung cancer.
After dating for nearly two years, the beloved media personality proposed to Adrienne on New Year’s Day 2023. The couple was planning their wedding ceremony at the time of his death.
MARK PILGRIM’S PARTNER BREAKS HER SILENCE
On Facebook, Adrienne Watkins – a senior partner at a consulting firm based in Johannesburg – shared her first post since his passing. In the post, the brunette shared the details of Mark’s memorial service, which takes place on Friday, 10 March.
She added: “In celebration of South Africa’s legend and inspiration; the best dad ever; my Mark, my Soulmate, my Hero”.
MEMORIAL DETAILS: HOW TO STREAM THE SERVICE
Meanwhile, Hot 102.7 FM – the station Mark last worked at – shared details for his memorial service, which takes place in Johannesburg on Friday, 10 March.
The post read: “Join us in paying tribute to our beloved Mark Pilgrim.”
The station shared a link to the live stream, which will go live from 09:30. Click the link here
No other details of the memorial or mention of a funeral service were made. The station did share a famous quote by Mark; “Don’t stop believing.”
Friends and family of Mark, including his two daughters Tayla-Jean and Alyissa with ex-wife Nicole Torres as well as fiancee Adrienne Watkins, are expected to make an appearance.
Mark retired from his battle with stage four cancer on Sunday, 5 March, more than a year after his diagnosis.