“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32.
His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Fb submit.
“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker 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.”
Kiker – who was given the moniker “The Singing Garbage Man” on the present – handed away Monday, The Put up confirmed.
The Denver Medical Examiner’s Workplace completely advised The Put up that “on March 10, 2025, at 2:44 p.m., the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner was notified of a death at Denver Health Medical Center.”
“The cause and manner of death are pending investigation.”
His ex-fiancée, Valerie Prepare dinner, advised TMZ that she hates that her children misplaced their father.
His household, in the meantime, began a GoFundMe after Kiker’s loss of life.
“It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to one of the most sincere souls and most hilarious person of all. Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and friend,” his cherished one’s message learn.
“We are now left with the difficult task of bringing him home and covering funeral expenses,” the submit continued. “We’re reaching out for assist to honor Douglas’s reminiscence and provides him a correct farewell. Any contribution, irrespective of the quantity, will go on to the funeral prices and permit us to navigate this troublesome time with out the added monetary burden.
“Thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this incredibly difficult time. We greatly appreciate each and every one of yall.”
Evans additionally shared on social media that her brother’s loss of life was “completely unexpected,” noting in regards to the GoFundMe: “We are completely unprepared and are gonna need a little help getting him home from denver colorado and being able to give the memorial that not only he but anyone deserves.”
Evans addressed those that lent their help, including, “Thank you for the continued prayers at this very difficult time, lord knows we have been through so much these past few years! Douglas Kiker you will live forever in our hers. I miss you soooo.”
Kiker’s brother William additionally shared a heartfelt message on Fb.
“Dear brother I just want you to know that know matter where you are you will always be my baby brother I know you are finally at piece I just wish I had more time with you so until I can see you again say hey to bubba for me and tell him I love him rest in peace Douglas Kiker my baby brother.”
Kiker auditioned for “American Idol” throughout Season 18, in entrance of judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan. He sang the Rascal Flatts traditional “Bless the Broken Road.”
He made it to Hollywood however was eradicated after that spherical following a efficiency of Marvin Gaye‘s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
Throughout his audition, Kiker shared he had no prior singing expertise, to which Richie requested him to go heat up after which come again.
Host Ryan Seacrest then took him exterior to a restaurant to carry out in entrance of a bunch of strangers. After he got here again, Richie requested him as soon as extra how a lot expertise he had.
Kiker replied, “I have some experience now.”
Bryan then hopped on the piano as Kiker carried out. Perry was delivered to tears whereas Richie went as much as Kiker and mentioned, “I don’t know about you guys, but I want us all to let you know, you’re a hell of a man.”
