Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Ex-Fiancé Found Dead In Louisiana
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé and the father of her daughter, Ken Urker, has died after being found unresponsive at a home in Louisiana on his birthday, according to multiple reports.
Urker was 33 years old. Thursday, October 1, would have been his 34th birthday.
Ken Urker Reportedly Found Unresponsive In Louisiana
TMZ first reported Urker’s death Thursday evening, citing family sources who said he was found unresponsive at a home in Louisiana.
According to the report, Blanchard sent Urker a "Happy Birthday" text but did not receive a response. TMZ reports Blanchard’s brother, Dylan, later discovered Urker inside the home.
People also reported Urker's death Thursday, citing his sister Autumn, who confirmed the news during a TikTok livestream.
Additional details surrounding the circumstances of Urker’s death were not immediately available. No official cause of death has been publicly announced as of Thursday night.
Urker And Blanchard Share A Daughter
Urker and Blanchard had a years-long relationship that began while Blanchard was incarcerated.
The two initially connected while Blanchard was in prison and eventually became engaged in 2018. Their first engagement ended the following year. Blanchard later married Louisiana teacher Ryan Anderson before the couple separated following her release from prison.
Blanchard and Urker eventually rekindled their relationship in 2024.
The couple welcomed their daughter, Aurora Raina Urker, on December 28, 2024, exactly one year after Blanchard was released from prison.
TMZ described Urker as Blanchard’s ex-fiancé in its updated report Thursday night.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Has Louisiana Ties
Blanchard’s story has remained closely connected to Louisiana for years. She and her mother, Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, previously lived in the state before moving to Missouri.
Blanchard returned to Louisiana following her December 2023 release from prison and has remained in the public eye through television appearances, social media and coverage of her personal life.
News of Urker’s death began spreading nationally Thursday evening, with TMZ reporting that both families were in shock.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be added as it becomes available from family members or authorities.