Sadly, it’s been reported that Doug Kiker passed away this past Monday. The singer’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ that the “Singing Garbage Man” had died, and that she was heartbroken that her kids had lost their father. As for Kiker’s cause of death, that has yet to be revealed.

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

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died at age 32. The singer’s sister, Angela Evans, shared the news with a Facebook post on Wednesday, writing, “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker.” Chappell Roan, Violet Chachki & One Lucky Fan Turned the Internet Into Chaos Over an Earring

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 Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,

American Idol' contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32. The singing competition alum's family confirmed his death on Facebook. Doug, known as 'The Singing Garbage Man,' brought judge Katy Perry to tears with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' 'Bless the Broken Road' during his audition for season 18 in 2019.