Kiki Shepard, the American television host best known as co-host of Showtime at the Apollo, died on March 16, 2026.
Born Chiquita Renee Shepard on July 15, 1951, in Tyler, Texas, she was also an actress and dancer. Shepard was a longtime fixture on television, serving as co-host of Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002.
Her career in entertainment spanned from 1971 to 2026. She died in Los Angeles at age 74.
Chiquita Renee Shepard (July 15, 1951 – March 16, 2026), known professionally as Kiki Shepard, was an American television host, actress and dancer best known as the co-host of Showtime at the Apollo from 1987 to 2002.