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Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lionel Richie was moved when Douglas Kiker revealed his motivation while auditioning for "American Idol" Season 18. Kiker died ...
WPXI

‘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 “completely ...
Yahoo

Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Season 18 Contestant and ‘Singing Garbage Man,’ Dies at 32

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doug Kiker, who was dubbed the “Singing Garbage Man” after a stunning audition during Season 18 of “American Idol,” died Wednesday ...
Newsweek

‘American Idol’ Fans Mourn Viral Contestant After His Death at 32

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. American Idol fans are mourning the loss of Douglas Kiker, the "Singing ...
Decider

R.I.P. Doug Kiker: ‘American Idol’ Season 18’s “Singing Garbage Man” Dead At 32

Discover What’s Streaming On: 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 ...
American Songwriter

‘American Idol’ Alum Doug Kiker’s Cause of Death Revealed

Last month, American Idol alum Doug Kiker died. The season 18 standout, dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man,” was a favorite among fans. In the years since being on the show, he was reportedly working on ...
Miami Herald

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 ...
MassLive

‘American Idol’ honors former contestant who died

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” on “American ...
AOL

Douglas Kiker, the 'Singing Garbage Man' who wowed 'American Idol' judges, dies at 32

Lionel Richie was moved when Douglas Kiker revealed his motivation while auditioning for "American Idol" Season 18. Kiker died this week at age 32. (Eliza Morse / ABC via Getty Images) Douglas Kiker, ...
TheWrap

Doug Kiker, ‘American Idol’ Season 18 Contestant and ‘Singing Garbage Man,’ Dies at 32

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 audition, in ...
Taste of Country

‘American Idol’ Singing Garbage Man Doug Kiker Dead at 32

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. Kiker was sent ...