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, Angela ...

Doug Kiker, the American Idol singer, rose to fame with his raw talent but faced struggles before his tragic passing at 32.

The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless This Broken Road" ...

Doug Kiker, who gained fame as "The Singing Garbage Man" on American Idol, has died at age 32, family members confirmed Monday.

Douglas Kiker, a former American Idol contestant best known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man’ has sadly died aged 32. Kiker appeared on the singing competition in 2020 during the 18th season of the show.

Doug Kiker, who was originally from Mobile, Alabama, was the father of two kids, whom he shared with Valerie Cook, his former fiancée. Kiker, who belonged to a working-class background, was a garbage ...

Douglas Kiker, an American Idol contestant who brought judge Katy Perry to tears during his audition, died Monday at the age of 32.

Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing ...