"He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! Your singing with the Angel's now Bubba Please pray for our family as we go threw this very difficult time." The singer — who moved Katy Perry to tears with his 2020 audition — was 32 years old.

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.

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on "American Idol" has died, his family announced on social media. He was 32 years old.

A contestant who brought the American Idol judges to their feet has died. Doug Kiker was known as "The Singing Garbage Man" during his time on season 18 of American Idol. The singer and guitarist used his own life story as the basis for a short film about a garbage man who could sing.