American Idol’ Alum Whose Audition Went Viral Dead at 32

Doug Kiker, the American Idol contestant whose audition went viral and was dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man,” has died.

He was 32.

TMZ reported that Kiker died on Monday. The outlet spoke to Kiker’s ex-fiancée, Valerie Cook, who said she “hates that her kids lost their father.” The cause of death is not known at this moment.

Kiker’s brother, William, took to Facebook and mourned the tragic death.

“This was completely unexpected,” William wrote on the social media site.

AMERICAN IDOL - Episode TBD (Eliza Morse/ABC via Getty Images) DOUG KIKER

“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 everyone deserves.”

We are now left with the difficult task of bringing him home and covering funeral expenses. We are reaching out for help to honor Douglas’s memory and give him a proper farewell,” the GoFundMe post 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 yall.”

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