‘American Idol’ participant ‘The Singing Garbage Man’ Doug Kiker Dead
Doug Kiker, the American idol Participant known as ‘The Singing Garbage Man’, died at the age of 32, Radaronline.com can report.
The garbage collector from Alabama became a cult favorite during the 18th season of the show and went viral for his audition performance of “Bless the Broken Road” By Rascal Flatts.
Kiker died on Monday, according to TMZHe said that a cause has not yet been determined.
In a message on Facebook, his sister Angela Evans shared: “This was completely unexpected. We are completely unprepared and need a little help to get him home from Denver, Colorado, and being able to give the monument that not only he deserves someone.”
A Gofundme was established to cover his expenses.
Organizers shared: “We are now lagging behind with the difficult task of bringing him home and covering funeral costs. We assume help to honor Douglas’s memory and give him a good farewell.
“Every contribution, regardless of the amount, will go directly to the funeral costs and enable us to navigate this difficult time without the added financial burden.
“Thank you for your love, support and generosity during this incredibly difficult time. We greatly appreciate everyone.”
Kiker auditioned in Savannah, go in 2020, where he shared that he was working at the back of a garbage truck and had no other experience or vocal training than singing while he was at work.
He said he did an audition to inspire his then 2-year-old daughter.
The garbage collector sang “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts once a Capela and then again with Luke Bryan who accompanied him on the piano.
Katy Perry was left in tears by the execution, and all three judges voted “yes”, who sent him to the Hollywood round, where he participated in the “Soul” category of the Challenge genre.
This time he sang “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye, but he was then eliminated.
Kiker’s popularity led to American idol Invite him for the final to do a virtual performance of his audition number with Rascal Flatts.
Fans shared their grief on his Instagram page.
Under his last post, from 2022, one person wrote: “RIP. You (was) my favorite the season that you (was) on.
Another added: “I am sad to hear the news!”
While a third encouraged: “Sing with the angels.”
In 2021, Kiker was arrested for domestic violence in Alabama. The reality TV participant was accused of third-degree domestic violence, which is defined as intimidation, according to the Sheriff of Mobile County’s office.
According to TMZ At the time, officers reportedly responded to a report of domestic violence in May in which Kiker and an adult woman were involved who called 911. The nature of their relationship was unclear.
After his release, Kiker revealed that he had worked on a film adjustment about his life called “Garbage Man”. In January 2022 he announced on YouTube that the film was available on Vimeo for rent or purchase.
