Douglas Kiker's inspiring American Idol journey was cut short, but his voice and story will live on after his tragic passing ...

Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on “American Idol” has died, his family ...

Doug Kiker, who was originally from Mobile, Alabama, was the father of two kids, whom he shared with Valerie Cook, his former fiancée. Kiker, who belonged to a working-class background, was a garbage ...