Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who wowed 'America Idol' judges, dies at 32
Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced.
Viral ‘American Idol’ Contestant Doug Kiker (The Rascal Flatts Singing Garbage Man) Dead At 32
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.
R.I.P. Doug Kiker: ‘American Idol’ Season 18’s “Singing Garbage Man” Dead At 32
Doug Kiker, a former American Idol contestant deemed the “Singing Garbage Man, ” died on Monday (March 10), TMZ reports. He was 32. Valerie Cook, Kiker’s ex-fiancée with whom he shares two children, informed the outlet of his passing, lamenting that she “hates that her kids lost their father.”
Doug Kiker, singing garbage man who made Katy Perry cry on ‘American Idol,’ dead at 32
During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Kiker sang Rascal Flatts’ “Bless This Broken Road.” It was the first time he had ever sang in front of people, NBC News reports.
Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32
Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.
‘American Idol’ Season 18 Alum Doug Kiker Dies Unexpectedly At 32
American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at the age of 32. Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, shared the sad news on social media, writing that his death was “completely unexpected.” She shared that his loved ones need assistance to transport him to Denver and to give him a memorial.
Video: American Idol Contestant Doug Kiker Dead at 32
American Idol Contestant Doug Kiker Dead at 32 '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,
‘American Idol’ Contestant Doug Kiker Died Unexpectedly at Age 32 — Here’s What Happened
Doug Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of 'American Idol,' died at age 32. Here's what happened and what the singer's loved ones have said.
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