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American Idol contestant Douglas Kiker has died at the young age of 32.Kiker’s death was confirmed by his sister Angela Evans on Facebook on Wednesday (March 12). She wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker. He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! [You’re] singing with the angels now Bubba.

according to TMZ.Kiker died on Monday at age 32, his sister, Angela Evans, confirmed in a touching Facebook post.“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker 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 Denver Medical Examiner’s Office told The Post that the “the cause and manner” surrounding Kiker’s death are “pending investigation.”TMZ cited sources saying that drugs allegedly caused the Alabama native to have a heart attack and EMS transported him to Denver Health Medical Center.The performer was in the hospital for five days until he died.A GoFundMe page set up by his family to help with funeral expenses has already surpassed its goal of $4,500.His ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ she’s upset that her kids lost their father.His brother shared an emotional statement on Wednesday when the news came out.“Dear brother I just want you to know that know matter where you are you will always be my baby brother I know you are finally at piece I just wish I had more time with you so until I can see you again say hey to bubba for me and tell him I love him rest in peace Douglas Kiker my baby brother.”The vocalist auditioned for Season 18 of “American Idol” in 2019.When judge Lionel Richie asked what kind of performing experience he had, the trashman responded, “I don’t have any,” so they had Ryan Seacrest take him on the street to warm up in front of a crowd.During the audition, Luke Bryan played piano while Kiker sang the Rascal Flatts hit “Bless the Broken Road,” which made Katy Perry tear up.“I want us all to know, you know, you’re a hell of a man,” Richie said as

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.

Doug Kiker has sadly died at the age of 32.

American Idol star Doug Kiker has died at the age of 32.The 'Singing Garbage Man' was a fan favourite on the 18th season of the hit show in 2020. His sister Angela Evans confirmed the tragic news of his passing and posted that the family were "completely unprepared" for his shock death. She also asked for help in bringing his body home from Colorado.

has died at 32.His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post.“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker 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.”Kiker – who was given the moniker “The Singing Garbage Man” on the show – passed away Monday, The Post confirmed.The Denver Medical Examiner’s Office exclusively told The Post that “on March 10, 2025, at 2:44 p.m., the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner was notified of a death at Denver Health Medical Center.”“The cause and manner of death are pending investigation.”His ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ that she hates that her kids lost their father.His family, meanwhile, started a GoFundMe after Kiker’s death.“It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to one of the most sincere souls and most hilarious person of all. Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and friend,” his loved one’s message read.“We are now left with the difficult task of bringing him home and covering funeral expenses,” the post continued.

J. Kim Murphy 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.