Former ‘ American Idol ’ contestant, Doug Kiker, who previously worked as a garbage collector, has died. He was 32. No cause of death was given. His sister Angela announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday.

Douglas Kiker, a former contestant on “American Idol” who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died at the age of 32, reports say. Kiker’s sister confirmed her brother’s death in a post on social media. A cause of death has not been reported.

Douglas Kiker, an American Idol contestant who brought judge Katy Perry to tears during his audition, died Monday at the age of 32.