The singer died from an opioid overdose, according to a report from the City and County of Denver Medical Examiner obtained by TMZ on Thursday, April 17. Kiker’s death was reportedly caused by “the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition ...

Luke Bryan, left, helped Douglas Kiker work on his range during Kiker's "American Idol" Season 18 audition. The former contestant died March 5. (Eliza Morse / ABC via Getty Images) Douglas Kiker, the ...

Lionel Richie was moved when Douglas Kiker revealed his motivation while auditioning for "American Idol" Season 18. Kiker died this week at age 32. (Eliza Morse / ABC via Getty Images) Douglas Kiker, ...

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my ...

During season 18 of “American Idol,” Doug Kiker became a fan favorite when he drove then-judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition. While standing in front of Perry, and fellow judges Luke Bryan and ...

American Idol singer Doug Kiker's death devastated family, friends and fans. Some have taken to his social media pages to send prayers. On Facebook, they'll find one last sobering note. Doug Kiker ...

Best known for his “Bless the Broken Road” American Idol audition, Kiker won audiences’ hearts, and Perry’s, as he was dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man.” Kiker worked as a garbage collector from Mobile ...

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on “American Idol” Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker’s sisters, Angela ...

American Idol alum Doug Kiker’s official cause of death has been revealed one month later. The singer died from an opioid overdose, according to a report from the City and County of Denver Medical ...

American Idol's "Singing Garbage Man," Doug Kiker was found dead, accoding to TMZ. The publication shared that Kiker's ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, spoke with them about Kiker's death and shared that she ...