Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

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

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 ...

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

American Idol star Douglas Kiker has died aged 32, his family have confirmed. “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 ...

It's not easy to make an artist of Katy Perry's stature cry just with your voice, but Doug Kiker did it on 'American Idol'. Four years after that magical moment, his family has an ...

Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer ...

Douglas Kiker, an alum of the 18th season of American Idol, has died. He was 32. His sister Angela Evans announced his death in a social media post. "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce ...

American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing Garbage Man" spotlighted in Season 18.