Ancient American idol competitor Doug Kiker is dead. He was 32 years old.
“It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the death of my brother, Douglas Kiker, “the singer’s sister Angela Evans written via Facebook Wednesday March 12. “He was so loved and will miss so many people!” You sing with the angels now Bubba. Please pray for our family as you go [through] This very difficult period.
Kiker’s sister Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez also published a statement on his death.
“Today, I have received the call that no one wants to obtain. We have lost an incredible person today. He had the greatest smile and knew how to make you laugh, ”wrote Carrillos-Ramirez via Facebook Wednesday. “I know that I did not lift it, but I never stopped loving it. My parents did an incredible job with him. Douglas Kiker, you will miss you forever. Fly high. Say hey to grandmother.
While many budding musicians have obtained their big breaks on the scene of the American Idol over the years, a handful has lost its life shortly after. Nikki McKibbin, who appeared alongside Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini in season 1, died in November 2020 at the age of 42. The Alque de Fear Factor, which ended in third place in the first season of the competition […]
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Kiker has become famous for his appearance on Idol Season 18where he interpreted a moving interpretation of “God of Rascal Flatts blesses this broken road”.
“For a man who has no idea what his voice can do, for a man who has no idea of the key in which he sings, for a man who has no idea who he can be, he is there to do one thing: he tries to show his daughter that he is someone”, judge Lionel Richie said at the time. “I want us to let you know, you are a hell of a man. I want you to get this post. You go to Hollywood!
Kiker, however, was eliminated during live shows.
The brothers and sisters of the deceased musician have since launched a Gofundme Campaign to help cover funeral costs.
American Idol has paved the way for reality competition shows to help everyday people realize their dreams of musical celebrity. The series was created in 2002 on Fox with a panel of star judgment made up of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. The first year season of American Idol presented Kelly Clarkson, who would become the first star of the show. […]
“Hi everyone, I hope you are well. I reach out because many people stretched their hand and asked how they could help, because it was completely unexpected, “added Evans in a Facebook follow -up. “We are not completely prepared and we will need a little help to bring it back to Denver’s house, Colorado and be able to give the memorial not only to him, but that anyone who deserves.”
She concluded: “Thank you for the continuous prayers at the moment very difficult, Lord knows that we have been [through] such [these] In recent years! Douglas Kiker, you will live forever in our hearts. I miss you.”
Kiker is survived by her parents, sisters and two children.
