Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause of death was given. His sister Angela announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday.

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,