Doug Kiker’s Cause of Death: Updates on the ‘American Idol’ Contestant
Kiker was a contestant on 'American Idol' in season 18 and notably brought former judge Katy Perry to tears during his audition.
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 Lionel Richie, Kiker sang Rascal Flatts’ “Bless This Broken Road.” It was the first time he had ever sang in front of people, NBC News reports.
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. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.
Douglas Kiker, Viral ‘American Idol’ Contestant Who Made Katy Perry Tear Up at Audition, Dies at 32
Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,
American Idol contestant Doug Kiker who brought Katy Perry to tears dies aged 32
Douglas Kiker, a former American Idol contestant best known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man’ has sadly died aged 32. Kiker appeared on the singing competition in 2020 during the 18th season of the show. The singer auditioned with Rascal Flatts’ Bless the Broken Road and memorably brought judge Katy Perry to tears with his voice,
Doug Kiker, “American Idol” Contestant Who Moved Katy Perry to Tears, Dies at 32: 'You Will Be Forever Missed'
The former contestant, who worked as a garbage collector, wowed judge Perry with his rendition of Rascal Flatts' "God Bless This Broken Road"
Doug Kiker, 'American Idol' contestant who moved Katy Perry to tears, dies at 32
Doug Kiker, the Alabama native and former American Idol contestant, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez, confirmed the news on social media on March 12, 2025. The cause of death has not been revealed.
Douglas Kiker Dies: ‘American Idol' Alum Was 32
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,
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