The legacy of Doug Kiker, known as the "singing garbage man," lives on through fan tributes after his sudden death.

Douglas Kiker, a contestant on "American Idol" Season 18 who memorably moved series judge Katy Perry to tears with his audition performance, has died. He was 32 years old. Kiker's sisters, Angela Evans and Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez,

“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed. He was 32.