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

Lionel Richie was moved when Douglas Kiker revealed his motivation while auditioning for "American Idol" Season 18. Kiker died this week at age 32. (Eliza Morse / ABC via Getty Images) ...

Douglas Kiker, the "American Idol" contestant known as the "Singing Garbage Man," has died, his sisters announced this week.

Former American Idol contestant Douglas Kiker, known as “The Singing Garbage Man,” has passed away at the age of 32. Kiker's sisters Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez announced his death ...

Doug Kiker, better known by his moniker "The Signing Garbage man" has passed away ... "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker. He was so loved and ...

It stated: "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker ... in production. Garbage Man, an independent film made in Doug Kiker's hometown, debuted ...

Doug Kiker, who was dubbed the “Singing Garbage Man” after a stunning audition ... that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker,” Evans wrote. “He was sooo loved ...

“[You’re] singing with the Angel’s now Bubba Please pray for our family as we go [through] this very difficult time.” Donna Kiker Carrillos ... “The Singing Garbage Man” thanks to ...

Douglas Kiker reportedly looked unwell before an ambulance picked him up in early March. It seems a pedestrian called 911 and said he appeared to be overdosing.