US EditionKiki Shepard, 'Showtime at the Apollo' Cohost, Dies
Kiki Shepard, known as the Apollo Queen of Fashion, co-hosted Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002 and died unexpectedly from a massive heart attack, her rep said.
- Monday, Kiki Shepard died in Los Angeles after a massive heart attack, her representative confirmed.
- Kiki Shepard, longtime co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, became a familiar presence introducing unknown performers alongside emcees including Steve Harvey, Sinbad, and Mo'Nique.
- Before television fame, she worked on Broadway in ensemble productions including Porgy and Bess and Your Arms Too Short to Box With God, and appeared on shows like A Different World and Baywatch.
- Fans and colleagues are mourning Kiki Shepard's death and remembering her as the 'Apollo Queen of Fashion', while Elgin Charles praised her as a cultural icon and community champion.
- Born in Tyler, Texas, Shepard attended Howard University and became a charter member of the D.C. Repertory Dance Company, launching her career with New York's Delacourt Summer Shakespeare Festival.
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'Nobody Knew': Tributes Pour In as Steve Harvey Mourns Kiki Shepard, the Woman Who Quietly Powered 'Showtime at the Apollo' and Shaped His TV Legacy
“Showtime at the Apollo” fans are in mourning over the loss of former dancer, host, and actress Kiki Shepard, who died at age 74 of a heart attack in Los Angeles on March 16, according to a statement given by her representative, LaShirl Smith. She was a beloved co-host of the show from the 1980s up to 2002. She had movie roles in the 1978 musical “The Wiz” starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and as Trelawny in “Thunder in Paradi…
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Kiki Shepard, entertainer and longtime co-host of 'Showtime at the Apollo,' dies at 74
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“Showtime at the Apollo” cohost KiKi Shepard dies at 74
The actress also appeared on shows such as "A Different World" and "Grey's Anatomy."KiKi Shepard on 'Showtime at the Apollo'Credit: The Roku ChannelKiKi Shepard, the longtime host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died. She was 74.Shepard's rep confirmed to both TMZ and New York City's ABC7 that she suffered a heart attack Monday."It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved KiKi Shepard, cherished Sister, Aunt…
'Showtime At The Apollo' Host Kiki Shepard Dies at 74
Kiki Shepard, the television host best known for her long tenure on Showtime at the Apollo, has died at 74. According to TMZ, Shepard’s representative, LaShirl Smith, announced she suffered a massive heart attack in Los Angeles on Monday. In a statement, her family confirmed the news and thanked fans for their support, ABC 7 reported. Shepard’s family issued a statement confirming the host’s ‘unexpected’ death “It is with profound sadness that w…
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