"I photographed Mark for the upcoming publication of In Good Company II. However, due to Mark's passing, it was important to honour him by releasing some of the photographs to the public now," says famed photographer Marc-Gregory.

The beloved radio and TV presenter died on Sunday after battling stage four lung cancer. He was 53.

Tributes have continuously poured in for Pilgrim, remembering him for his brave fight against cancer, his immeasurable contribution to radio in South Africa, and for loving his family unconditionally.

After the success of his first celebrity portrait book, In Good Company – showcasing 32 public figures who have, according to the photographer, achieved greatness – Marc-Gregory had been working on a second edition when Pilgrim announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2022.

Marc-Gregory adds that "the news was undoubtedly devastating for Mark," making him feel less optimistic that the radio presenter would want "to be celebrated artistically". However, Pilgrim was invited to feature in the In Good Company II book, initially scheduled for publication in 2024, and he accepted.

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