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Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32
Douglas Kiker, the "American Idol" contestant known as the "Singing Garbage Man," has died, his sisters announced this week.
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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 ... to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was sooo loved and will ...
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Douglas Kiker reportedly looked so unwell before his death that a passerby called 911 to report it
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 ...
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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 ... you’re a (heck) of a man.” The Alabama native, known as the singing garbage man, was given the ticket to Hollywood ...
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How did Doug Kiker earn the nickname 'Singing Garbage Man'? American Idol alum dies at 32
It stated: "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker ... in production. Garbage Man, an independent film made in Doug Kiker's hometown, debuted ...
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‘American Idol’s' singing garbage man Doug Kiker dies
Kiker’s former fiancée Valerie Cook confirmed his death, as did his brother and mother, but an official cause of death was not released. The family said on GoFundMe that his death was ...