Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

Sadly, it’s been reported that Doug Kiker passed away this past Monday. The singer’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, told TMZ that the “Singing Garbage Man” had died, and that she was heartbroken that her kids had lost their father. As for Kiker’s cause of death, that has yet to be revealed.

Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced.

American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer looking unwell on a Denver street before his death. The passerby noticed Kiker – known as “The Singing Garbage Man” on the competition program – and called 911 when they suspected he may have been experiencing a drug overdose,

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.