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.
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 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.
'American Idol' Fans Mourn Viral Contestant After His Death at 32
"He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! Your singing with the Angel's now Bubba Please pray for our family as we go threw this very difficult time." The singer — who moved Katy Perry to tears with his 2020 audition — was 32 years old.
‘American Idol’ former contestant dies at age 32
Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, reports say. Kiker’s sister confirmed her brother’s death in a post on social media.
Viral ‘American Idol’ contestant dead at 32, family says
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.
'American Idol' Contestant Doug Kiker Dead at 32
A contestant who brought the American Idol judges to their feet has died. Doug Kiker was known as "The Singing Garbage Man" during his time on season 18 of American Idol. The singer and guitarist used his own life story as the basis for a short film about a garbage man who could sing.
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