Gypsy Rose Blanchard Mourns Ken Urker, Dead at 33 on Birthday
Blanchard says her on-off fiancé and father of their daughter was 'relentlessly cyberbullied' before his sudden death in Louisiana.
KEY POINTS
- Ken Urker, 33, found dead in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1 (his birthday).
- He was the on-off fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father to their 21-month-old daughter Aurora.
- Blanchard alleges Urker was 'relentlessly cyberbullied' and believes he died of an overdose.
- Relationship began via prison letters in 2017; they reunited in 2024 after her divorce from Ryan Anderson.
- Police investigation ongoing; cause of death not officially determined.
Ken Urker, the on-off fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead at his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1, the day of his birthday. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed the death to E! News, while police told Metro they responded around 6:15 p.m. and an investigation is ongoing.
Blanchard and Urker share a 21-month-old daughter, Aurora Raina, born in December 2024. In a statement, Blanchard described Urker as her "forever soulmate" and an "amazing father," vowing their daughter will grow up knowing how deeply he loved her.
“Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved... forever be my soulmate and my red string, a connection that time, distance, and even death can never erase.”
Blanchard claimed Urker faced "relentless cyberbullying" and an "unimaginable level of public scrutiny" during their relationship, which she said had a profound impact on him. She believes he died following an overdose, though she does not know what substance was involved or whether it was intentional.
The pair first connected in 2017 when Urker wrote to Blanchard in prison after watching the HBO documentary *Mommy Dead and Dearest*. They became engaged in 2018, but the romance faded while she remained incarcerated. Blanchard later married Ryan Anderson in 2022 before divorcing in 2024 and reuniting with Urker.
Urker's sister, Autumn, confirmed the death on TikTok, stating his last words to her were "I love you." Family sources told the Daily Mail that Urker was discovered by his brother, Dylan, who had planned to meet him for dinner. Both families are reportedly in shock.
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