“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his well being and security when a anxious good Samaritan noticed the singer trying unwell on a Denver avenue earlier than his dying.
The passerby observed Kiker – referred to as “The Singing Garbage Man” on the competitors program – and known as 911 after they suspected he might have been experiencing a drug overdose, based on TMZ.
Kiker died on Monday at age 32, his sister, Angela Evans, confirmed 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.”
The Denver Medical Examiner’s Workplace instructed The Submit that the “the cause and manner” surrounding Kiker’s dying are “pending investigation.”
TMZ cited sources saying that medication allegedly prompted the Alabama native to have a coronary heart assault and EMS transported him to Denver Well being Medical Middle.
The performer was within the hospital for 5 days till he died.
A GoFundMe web page arrange by his household to assist with funeral bills has already surpassed its purpose of $4,500.
His ex-fiancée, Valerie Prepare dinner, instructed TMZ she’s upset that her youngsters misplaced their father.
His brother shared an emotional assertion on Wednesday when the information got here out.
“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.”
The vocalist auditioned for Season 18 of “American Idol” in 2019.
When choose Lionel Richie requested what sort of performing expertise he had, the trashman responded, “I don’t have any,” so they’d Ryan Seacrest take him on the road to heat up in entrance of a crowd.
Throughout the audition, Luke Bryan performed piano whereas Kiker sang the Rascal Flatts hit “Bless the Broken Road,” which made Katy Perry tear up.
“I want us all to know, you know, you’re a hell of a man,” Richie mentioned as he handed him the Golden Ticket and all of the judges introduced, “You’re going to Hollywood.”
Kiker made it to Hollywood however didn’t make it previous that spherical.
His final music on the present was Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”
