Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.

American Idol' contestant Doug Kiker has died. He was 32. The singing competition alum's family confirmed his death on Facebook. Doug, known as 'The Singing Garbage Man,' brought judge Katy Perry to tears with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' 'Bless the Broken Road' during his audition for season 18 in 2019.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on Season 18 of American Idol, who brought judge Katy Perry to tears over his rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road”, died Monday, March 10. He was 32. The cause of death is under investigation,