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Doug Kiker, American Idol Contestant, Useless at 32

Editorial Board Published March 13, 2025
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Very unhappy at this time out of the leisure world:

Doug Kiker, a singer who impressed viewers on Season 18 of American Idol, has handed away.

He was 32 years previous.

Might singer Doug Kiker relaxation in peace. (FOX)

This terrible growth was confirmed on Thursday by the family members of Kiker.

“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother, Douglas Kiker,” the singer’s sister, Angela Evans, wrote through Fb, for instance.

“He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! You’re singing with the angels now Bubba. Please pray for our family as we go [through] this very difficult time.”

No reason behind loss of life has been introduced at the moment.

Doug Kiker sings right here on American Idol. (ABC)

A local of Cell, Alabama, Kiker competed on the ABC competitors again 2020, incomes the nickname on the time as “The Singing Garbage Man” attributable to his day job as a sanitation employee.

His audition moved then-judge Katy Perry to tears, because the aspiring artist carried out Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road.”

Though he was eradicated the next spherical after singing Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Kiker was later invited again to nearly carry out “Bless the Broken Road” with the aforementioned nation trio.

“For a man who has no idea what his voice can do, for a man who has no idea what key he’s singing in, for a man who has no idea who the heck he can be, he’s here to do one thing: He’s trying to show his daughter that he’s somebody,” decide Lionel Richie stated of Kiker on Season 18, including:

“I want us all to let you know, you’re a hell of a man. I want you to come get this ticket. You’re going to Hollywood!”

Doug Kiker confirmed off spectacular expertise on American Idol in 2020. (ABC)

Kiker’s sister Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez additionally issued an announcement on her relative’s passing.

“Today, I got the call that no one wants to get. We lost an amazing person today. He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh,” Carrillos-Ramirez wrote through Fb on Wednesday. “I do know I didn’t elevate him, however I by no means stopped loving him.

“My parents did an amazing job with him. Douglas Kiker, you will forever be missed. Fly high. Say hey to grandma.”

Kiker is survived by two kids.

A GoFundMe has been arrange for Doug by Donna.

“Help Us Lay Our Loved One to Rest 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,” the GoFundMe reads.

“Any contribution, no matter the amount, will go directly to the funeral costs and allow us to navigate this difficult time without the added financial burden. Thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this incredibly difficult time. We greatly appreciate each and everyone of y’all.”

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