Kiker’s ex-fiancee, Valerie Cook, stated that Kiker died on Monday.TMZreported.
An official cause of death is not yet known.
Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a rep forAmerican Idol.
Doug Kiker on ‘American Idol’ in 2020.Credit:Eliza Morse/ABC via Gett
“He was sooo loved and will be missed by so many!
Your singing with the Angel’s now Bubba.
kindly pray for our family as we go [through] this very difficult time.”
Doug Kiker during Hollywood week on ‘American Idol’ in 2020.Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty
He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh.
I know I didn’t raise him but I never stopped loving him.
My parents did an amazing job with him.
Douglas Kiker you will forever be missed.
Say hey to grandma."
AGoFundMehas been set up to help cover Kiker’s funeral expenses.
“Thank you for your love, support, and generosity during this incredibly difficult time.
We greatly appreciate each and everyone of y’all.”
“That was not garbage.
A year later,Kiker was arrestedon a charge of domestic violence in the third degree.
AfterIdol, Kikerteaseda movie being made about him andperformed at venueslocal to his native Mobile.
Kiker is survived by two children he shared with Cook.
