Pakistan, March 19 -- Doug Kiker, the Alabama native known as the "Singing Garbage Man" from American Idol who made Katy Perry cry, has passed away at the age of 32. His sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez, confirmed his death in separate Facebookposts. His former fiancee, Valerie Cook, told media that he died on Monday. The cause of death has not been revealed.

Doug Kiker became a fan favourite on American Idol season 18 when he auditioned in 2020. The garbage collector impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan with his heartfelt version of Rascal Flatts' "Bless the Broken Road." His performance moved Katy Perry to tears, and he was awarded a golden ticket to Hollywood. Though he did not progress bey...