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Very sad today out of the entertainment world:
Doug Kiker, a singer who impressed viewers in season 18 by American Idol, is dead.
He was 32 years old.
This terrible development was confirmed on Thursday by the dear of the kiker.
“It is with a heavy heart that we have to advertise my brother, Douglas Kiker,” the singer’s sister, Angela Evans, wrote via Facebook, for example.
“He was soooo loved and will be missed by so many! You sing with the angels now Bubba. Pray for our family while we go [through] This very difficult time. “
No cause of death has been announced at this time.
Kiker, who was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, competed at the ABC competition back 2020 and served the nickname at the time as “The Singing Garbage Man” because of his day job as sanitation worker.
His audition moved the then Judge Katy Perry to tears as the hopeful artist performed Rascal Flatts’ bless Broken Road. ”
Although he was removed the following round after singing Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t No Mountain High NOK”, Kiker was later invited back to practically performing “Bless the Broken Road” with the aforementioned land trio.
“For a man who has no idea what his voice can do, for a man who has no idea what key he sings in, for a man who has no idea who the heck he can be, he is here to do one thing: He is trying to show his daughter that he is someone,” said Judge Lionel Richie about Kiker in Season 18 and added:
“I want us to all tell you, you’re a hell of a man. I want you to come and pick up this ticket. You are going to Hollywood! “
Kiker’s sister Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez also issued a statement about the passing of her relatives.
“Today I got the call that no one wants to get. We lost an amazing person today. He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh, ”Carrillos-Ramirez wrote via Facebook on Wednesday. “I know I didn’t travel him, but I never stopped loving him.
“My parents did a fantastic job with him. Douglas Kiker, you will forever be missed. Fly high. Say hello to grandma. “
Kikers are survived by two children.
A Gofundme is created for Doug by Donna.
“Help us to put our loved one to rest It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to one of the most sincere souls and most fun person of all. Douglas, a beloved son, brother, father and friend, ”says Gofundme.
“Any contribution, regardless of the amount, will go directly to the funeral costs and allow us to navigate this difficult time without the extra financial burden. Thank you for your love, support and generosity in this incredibly difficult time. We really appreciate each of you. “