Douglas Kiker, who was known as the “Singing Garbage Man” on “American Idol,” died at the age of 32, according to his family. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker ," his sister Angela Evans wrote on Facebook Wednesday, March 12.

Doug Kiker of 'American Idol' fame is dead. The 'Singing Garbage Man' made it to Hollywood, was eliminated early, then came back to sing with Rascal Flatts.

TMZ first reported that Doug, who was dubbed The Singing Garbage Man, was taken to the hospital after a concerned passerby walked by him on the street and his appearance prompted him to call 911. He died five days later. Doug, who was originally from Alabama, is survived by his ex-fiancée Valerie Cook and two children, as well as his siblings.