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.

According to a statement shared by Douglas Kiker's sisters Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez via Facebook, the American Idol alum passed away on Wednesday, March 12, at the age of 32.

Doug Kiker, a former contestant on American Idol known as “The Singing Garbage Man,” has passed away at the age of 32.  His death has raised concerns about his ...

LOS ANGELES — Douglas Kiker, the “Singing Garbage Man” of “American Idol” Season 18, reportedly looked bad enough before he was hospitalized that a pedestrian who passed him on the ...

Douglas Kiker, who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man” on “American Idol,” died at the age of 32, according to his family. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the ...

(NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family announced on social media. His sister, Angela Evans ...

Douglas Kiker was very loved and will be missed very much! Now you sing with the angels, Bubba. Please, pray for our family as we go through this difficult time." Both have also opened a GoFoundMe ...

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 ...