Kiki Shepard, 'Showtime at the Apollo' Co-Host, Dead At 74

Kiki Shepard -- the longtime co-host of the legendary music showcase "Showtime at the Apollo" -- has died ... TMZ has learned. LaShirl Smith, Kiki's rep, tells TMZ ...

17 Mar, 04:00 — 17 Mar, 04:54

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Kiki Shepard was a recognizable face for over a decade as the co-host of 'Showtime at the Apollo,' a popular platform for emerging musical talent. Her tenure on the show, from 1987 to 2002, made her a familiar figure in music television history.

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Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies at 74

Kiki Shepard, the co-host of the long-running variety show “Showtime at the Apollo,” died on Monday from a heart attack. She was 74. Shepard’s death was confirmed via her rep. From 1987-2002, Shepard co-hosted “Showtime at the Apollo” alongside a revolving cast of emcees, which included Steve Harvey, Sinbad, Mo’Nique, Rudy Rush, Mark Curry and […]

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