Kiki Shepard: key obituary facts
Is Kiki Shepard dead? Yes. Kiki Shepard died on March 16, 2026, at age 74.
Cause of death: Kiki Shepard's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kiki Shepard known for?
Kiki Shepard was an American television host (Showtime at the Apollo).
More about Kiki Shepard
Born: July 15, 1951.
Occupations: Television host, actress, dancer.
Years active: 1971–2026.
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.