Apollo Co-Host Kiki Shepard Dies Unexpectedly

Kiki Shepard, best known as the co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," has died. Her representative confirmed that she passed away unexpectedly on Monday in Los Angeles following a massive heart attack. Shepard was a fixture on the legendary music showcase for fifteen years, from 1987 to 2002. She shared the stage with Steve Harvey, introducing aspiring performers at the historic Harlem theater. Her career began much earlier as a professional dancer in the early 1970s, performing internationally. Shepard also had a notable television career with guest appearances on numerous popular shows such as "A Different World" and "Grey's Anatomy." She also made her mark on Broadway, participating in productions like "Bubbling Brown Sugar."