Gypsy Rose Blanchard has spoken publicly after the death of Ken Urker, the father of her daughter. Urker died in Louisiana on October 1, 2026. He was 34 years old. Authorities found Urker unresponsive at his home in Raceland. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the response. Officers arrived at the home around 6:15 p.m. Urker was found dead upon arrival, according to authorities. His death remains under investigation. Blanchard later spoke about the circumstances surrounding his death. She told PEOPLE that she believed Urker died after an overdose. However, she said she did not know what he had taken.
Blanchard also said she did not know whether the overdose was intentional. She said Urker had not been in a good state of mind recently. Authorities have not announced a final cause of death. “I’m in disbelief. I can’t think,” Blanchard said while describing her grief. She also said she had been struggling to process the sudden loss.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard remembers Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard described Urker as a loving father and an important person in her life. The couple shared a daughter, Aurora Raina, who was born in December 2024. Blanchard said Urker faced intense public attention during their relationship. She also claimed he experienced persistent cyberbullying on social media. She said the public scrutiny had a serious impact on him. Blanchard asked people to remember Urker beyond online comments and public opinions.
She also described Urker as her “soulmate” and said their connection would remain important to her. Blanchard said she would make sure their daughter knew how much her father loved her.
Gypsy Rose and Ken Urker’s relationship
Blanchard and Urker first connected while she was in prison. Their relationship later led to an engagement. The pair eventually separated before reconnecting years later. They reunited in April 2024 after Blanchard separated from Ryan Anderson. They later welcomed their daughter, Aurora. Their relationship remained a subject of public attention. Both appeared in media coverage surrounding Blanchard’s personal life.
Following Urker’s death, Blanchard requested privacy and compassion for their daughter. She also asked for understanding for both families as they mourn his death.The latest reports have focused on Blanchard’s statement and the ongoing investigation. Officials have not yet provided a final determination about what caused Urker’s death.
As she remembers him as a father and loved one. The investigation into his death is continuing.