“Singing Garbage Man” Doug Kiker of ‘American Idol’ Fame Passes Away at 32 After Sudden Illness
Denver, Colorado – Doug Kiker, the sanitation worker who captured the hearts of millions on Season 18 of “American Idol,” has died at the age of 32. Kiker, affectionately dubbed “The Singing Garbage Man” during his stint on the show, passed away on March 10, 2025, after being hospitalized following a distressing incident on a Denver street. The late singer first gained national attention when his soul-stirring audition of Rascal Flatts’ “Bless the Broken Road” …