Douglas Kiker reportedly looked unwell before an ambulance picked him up in early March. It seems a pedestrian called 911 and ...

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came ...

Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing at 32.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10. He was 32. The ...

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 ...

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.

Former American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10.

According to a statement shared by Douglas Kiker's sisters Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez via Facebook, the American Idol alum passed away on Wednesday, March 12, at the age of 32.

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 call 911.