Doug Kiker — the “Singing Garbage Man” from Season 18 of American Idol— has died. Family shared the news, emphasizing how it was unexpected and they’re unprepared to deal with it all.

Douglas Kiker, the “American Idol” contestant known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died, his sisters announced this week. He was 32. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce ...

As American Idol’s 23rd season continues ... Season 18 alum Doug Kiker, better known to fans as the “Singing Garbage Man,” died from an opioid overdose at age 32, and his ex-fiancée Valerie ...

Doug Kiker, who was dubbed the “Singing Garbage Man” after a stunning audition during Season 18 of “American Idol,” died Wednesday at age 32. No cause of death has been shared. His 2020 ...

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 ...

After the death of an “American Idol” alum earlier this month, the show honored the singer at the end of Sunday night’s episode. Douglas Kiker, who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man ...

Doug Kiker, the American Idol contestant whose audition went viral and was dubbed "The Singing Garbage Man," has died. He was 32. TMZ reported that Kiker died on Monday. The outlet spoke to Kiker ...

Doug Kiker’s cause of death has been disclosed one month after his shocking passing. The “American Idol” died from an accidental opioid overdose, the Denver Medical Examiner’s Office ...

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died ... she said. "Your singing with the Angel’s now Bubba Please pray for our family ...

Kiker was sent to Hollywood during the 18th season of “American Idol” by performing ... of an audience but did sing while holding onto the back of the garbage truck. Kiker was eliminated ...

Doug Kiker, the Alabama native dubbed the "Singing Garbage Man" during his audition for season 18 of American Idol, has died at age 32. Kiker's sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos ...