“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker, who auditioned on Season 18 of the singing competition show, has died, his sister confirmed. He was 32.

American Idol contestant Doug Kiker has died at age 32. The singer's sister, Angela Evans, shared the news with a Facebook post on Wednesday, writing, "It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker.

Doug Kiker, a contestant on 'American Idol' Season 18 who moved Katy Perry to tears in his audition, has died. He was 32.