Doug Kiker, a former American Idol contestant deemed the “Singing Garbage Man, ” died on Monday (March 10), TMZ reports. He was 32. Valerie Cook, Kiker’s ex-fiancée with whom he shares two children, informed the outlet of his passing,

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.

American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at the age of 32. Kiker’s sister, Angela Evans, shared the sad news on social media, writing that his death was “completely unexpected.” She shared that his loved ones need assistance to transport him to Denver and to give him a memorial.

Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, reports say. Kiker’s sister confirmed her brother’s death in a post on social media.