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Today is a very sad thing from the world of entertainment:
Singer Doug Kikhar, who moved viewers in Season 18 of American Idol, has passed away.
He was 32 years old.
This terrible development was confirmed by Kiker’s loved ones on Thursday.
“It’s heartfelt to have to announce the death of my brother Douglas Kicker,” wrote Angela Evans, the singer’s younger sister, on, for example, via Facebook.
“He is so much loved and will be overlooked by many! You are singing with the angel of Baba now. Pray for our family so that we go [through] This extremely difficult time. ”
The cause of death has not been announced at this time.
Keeker, a native of Mobile in Alabama, competed at the 2020 ABC competition and earned the nickname “Singing Garbage Man” for his job as a sanitation worker at the time.
His audition made then-Judge Katy Perry tears as the aspiring artist played Rascal Flatz.
He eliminated the next round after singing Marvin Gay’s “Ein Note Mountain,” but Keeker was later invited to “celebrate the Broken Path” at the aforementioned Countryo.
“For a man who doesn’t know what his voice can do, for a man who doesn’t know what keys he’s singing, for a man who doesn’t know who he is, he’s here to do one thing.
“I want us all to let you know, you’re a man hell. I want you to get this ticket. You’re going to Hollywood!”
Kiker’s sister Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez also issued a statement about the death of her relatives.
“Today I got a call saying no one wanted to get it. I lost a great person today. He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh,” Carillos Ramirez wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. “I know I didn’t raise him, but I didn’t stop loving him.
“My parents did a great job with him. Douglas Keeker, you’ll be missed forever. Fly high. Tell your grandma a bit.”
Kiker was survived by two children.
GofundMe was set up for Doug by Donna.
“It is our need to put our loved ones to bed, and say goodbye to the most sincere souls and above all, to the most cheerful one, help us rest in our heavy heart: Douglas, our beloved son, brother, father, friend.” gofundme I’ll read it.
“The contributions go directly to funeral costs, regardless of the amount, allowing you to navigate this difficult time without adding any additional financial burdens. We appreciate your love, support and generosity during this incredibly difficult time. We are very grateful to each and every one of you at y’all.”
