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,

Doug Kiker, a favorite from Season 18 of American Idol, has passed away unexpectedly in Denver, Colorado, according to social media updates from his family. Valerie Cook, his former fiancee, confirmed his death to TMZ,

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