03/17/2026
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We are sad to report that Kiki Shepard, the longtime co-host of “Showtime at The Apollo,” has passed away at the age of 74. 🕊️
Details: https://blackamericaweb.com/2026/03/17/kiki-shepard-showtime-at-the-apollo-dead-obit/
Her rep tells TMZ that she died of a massive heart attack on Monday in Los Angeles.
Known for her iconic presence on the legendary music showcase from 1987 to 2002, she shared the stage with Steve Harvey and introduced countless aspiring performers at the historic Apollo Theater.