Doug Kiker, the garbage collector turned musician who moved Katy Perry to tears on "American Idol," has died, his family announced. He was 32. Kiker's sister, Angela Evans, broke the news in an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday.

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

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,