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

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Douglas Kiker, a viral American Idol contestant who made pop star Katy Perry emotional during his audition, passed away at ...

Douglas Kiker, a former American Idol contestant best known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man’ has sadly died aged 32. Kiker ...

American Idol alum Doug Kiker, 32, has died. The news was confirmed on social media by his family. Fans may recognize him as ...

Former “American Idol” contestant Doug Kiker, who famously wowed judge Katy Perry to the point of tears during his audition in 2020, has died at age 32.

Post-American Idol, Kiker teased a potential movie project about his life and performed at local venues in Mobile, Alabama ...

Douglas Kiker, a viral American Idol contestant who made pop star Katy Perry emotional during his audition, passed away at ...

Doug Kiker, who gained fame as "The Singing Garbage Man" on American Idol, has died at age 32, family members confirmed ...