“American Idol” contestant Doug Kikhar, known affectionately as “Singing Garbage Man,” passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 32.

Doug’s sisters Angela Evans and Donna Keeker Carillos Ramirez passed away on Facebook on Wednesday, and announced the singer’s ex-fiance, Valerie Cook, brother William and mother Joyce I confirmed his death To TMZ. Cook said he was saddened by the fact that his children lost their father.

The gofundme page created by Evans said that they needed a family Financial support To see him lying down to rest. Kikar’s rendition of Rascal Flats’ “The Broken Road” in Season 18 of “American Idol” led Katy Perry to tears and proceeded to the Hollywood round.

His official cause of death has not been revealed.

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Kiker continued to perform Marvin Gaye’s “Ain No No Mountain High” rendition at competing shows.

Evans shared a statement on his crowdfunding page, saying, “This is totally unexpected and we are not fully prepared, so we can help a little to bring him home from Denver, Colorado and give him a memorial worthy of not just him but everyone.” However, she did not provide details about the circumstances leading up to his death.

The Gofundme page described the fallen star as “a beloved son, brother, father, friend.” Over $1,400 had been raised by the time of publication.

Kiker touched many lives with his music, and his sudden death sparked his family

Evans shared a heartfelt message: “He’s so loved and will be overlooked by many!” He then paid tribute to Kikha’s talent by writing, “Your song with the Angels’ Now Baba, pray for our family, as we cast this extremely difficult time.” (Related: K-Pop, R&B Star Wheelsung has been found dead at age 42)

Doug was survived by two children who were with his ex-fiance, Valerie Cook.