American Idol season 18 contestant Douglas Kiker, who was known as the singing Garbage Man during his season, struggled after ...

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 ...

The man who wowed judges on “American Idol” and nicknamed the singing garbage man has died. Doug Kiker was 32. Kiker’s former ...

The American Idol community and fans are mourning the loss of one of their own. Over the weekend, previous contestant Doug Kiker passed away unexpectedly, reportedly after spending several days ...

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his ...

Doug Kiker, who tragically passed away at the age of 32, became an instant fan favourite after his American Idol audition. Though the garbage collector turned musician didn’t advance to ...

Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his death in a heartfelt Facebook post, stating: “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was ...

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.

"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!" she wrote in a Wednesday, March 12, social media update.