Valerie Cook, Doug’s tragic passing has left American Idol fans in mourning. American Idol airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. Sources: People, Douglas Kiker/YouTube ...

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, 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 ...

The “American Idol” died from an accidental opioid ... heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother, Douglas Kiker,” she wrote. “He was sooo loved and will be missed by so ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32 ... “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was sooo loved and will be missed by so ...

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.

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker ... “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker.” “He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many!

You can find her on X @MichelleMcGahan. Languages: English. American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18. "It is with a heavy heart ...

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 ...