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.

Baylee Littrell, who was identified on screen as a 21-year-old college student from Alpharetta, Georgia, previously released a country song in 2018. Last month, he teased his “Idol” audition on Instagram, encouraging fans to tune in for the season premiere. “Bubba I can’t wait!!!!! Good Luck we’re all counting on you hahaha,” Brian commented.

"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.