Douglas Kiker, the “American Idol” contestant known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died, his sisters announced this week. He was 32. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old.

Douglas Kiker, the “Singing Garbage Man” of “American Idol” Season 18, reportedly looked bad enough before he was hospitalized that a pedestrian who passed him on the street decided to ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed. He was 32. On March 12, Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, posted a ...

Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his death in an emotional Facebook post on March 12. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother, Douglas Kiker,” she ...

Douglas Kiker you will forever be missed. Fly high. Say hey to grandma." A cause of death was not immediately available. Related: Remembering Former American Idol Contestants Who Have Died.

American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18. "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas ...