[3] In October 2007, Pilgrim hosted a chart show broadcast on two radio stations simultaneously (KFM and 94.7).

[4] He retired from radio at the end of June 2014,[5] but made a comeback several months later on the all new Hot 91.9FM in Johannesburg, initially just doing a Saturday morning show 9 am – noon, but eventually coming back to radio full time and also doing Monday to Friday 9 am – noon.

As a voice artist, he spent many hours in post-production studios, narrating radio and TV commercials.

He was a motivational speaker, sharing his story on testicular cancer, how he overcame it and how it pushed him to follow his dreams.

He later was an ambassador for CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) and a friend of the Reach for a Dream Foundation.

After a courageous battle which he faced with great dignity and bravery, he died on 5 March 2023 at home, with Adrienne by his side, at the age of 53.