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

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 call 911.Kiker ...

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. His sister, Angela Evans ...

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.

LOS ANGELES — 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 ...

"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.

Douglas Kiker, who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man” on “American Idol,” died at the age of 32, according to his family. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the ...

Douglas Kiker was very loved and will be missed very much! Now you sing with the angels, Bubba. Please, pray for our family as we go through this difficult time." Both have also opened a GoFoundMe ...