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Ken Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, found dead in Louisiana

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Ken Urker, the former fiancé and partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in Louisiana on Oct. 1. He was the father of Blanchard’s daughter, and the latest account describes the death as an apparent drug overdose. Blanchard has spoken publicly about his death; sources differ on whether he was 33 or 34.

Generated automatically by AI from 6 sources, without editorial review · updated 2 Oct

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  1. 2 Oct, 01:29Gypsy Rose's Fiancé Ken Urker Dead at 33 · TMZ
  2. 2 Oct, 03:15Ken Urker, the Father of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Daughter, Dies at 34 · The Hollywood Reporter
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Chronological coverage

  1. 3 October
  2. E! Online
    Latest3 Oct, 22:50

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Detailed Ken Urker Wedding Plans Before His Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a vision of what her wedding with Ken Urker would look like before tragedy struck. Four months before the Life After Lockup star’s boyfriend died at the age of 34,...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Paige Catton
  3. The Guardian
    Follow-up3 Oct, 15:33

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s former husband says he was ‘shocked’ by death of her ex-partner

    Ryan Anderson says he reached out to Blanchard’s father to offer support after apparent overdose death of Ken Urker The ex-husband of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has said he was “shocked” by the recent death in Louisiana of her former partner Ken Urker…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Ramon Antonio Vargas
  4. TMZ
    Follow-up3 Oct, 08:00

    Gypsy Rose Discussed Future Wedding With Ken Urker on TMZ Podcast Months Before He Died

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard dove into her life and what a possible future wedding to Ken Urker might look like on our "TMZ Podcast" ... just months before his sudden death. The social media star sat down with Charlie Neff back in May ... and the two…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  5. E! Online
    Follow-up3 Oct, 02:02

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Ex Ryan Anderson Reacts to Ken Urker Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-husband is speaking out after the death of Ken Urker. After the Life After Lockup star’s former fiancé was found dead from a suspected overdose on his 34th birthday Oct....

    E! OnlineE! Online•Bentley Maddox
  6. E! Online
    Follow-up3 Oct, 00:10

    What Ken Urker Told Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Brother Night Before Death

    Ken Urker appeared to be in a dark place before his death. One day before Gypsy Rose Blanchard's boyfriend was found dead in his Lousiana home, he had attended church with Gypsy's half-brother...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Lindsay Weinberg
  7. 2 October
  8. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 23:18

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Ex Ryan Anderson Breaks Silence on Ken Urker's Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-husband Ryan Anderson is speaking out about the sudden death of her ex-fiancé Ken Urker. Ryan broke his silence to podcaster Sarah Fraser, saying that while he and Ken "never really saw eye-to-eye," he was still…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  9. The Guardian
    Follow-up2 Oct, 22:24

    Partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard found dead in Louisiana home

    Kenan ‘Ken’ Urker, 34, who died of apparent drug overdose, was partner of woman convicted of murder of mother The on-and-off partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard , who spent time in prison for her role in the murder of her abusive mother, was found dead…

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Marina Dunbar
  10. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 21:00

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Last Text to Former Fiancé Was About Birthday, Daughter

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard sent Ken Urker a birthday voice note just hours before he was found dead ... and the message apparently went unanswered. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Gypsy sent Ken the message around 2 PM Thursday, wishing…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  11. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 20:33

    What to Know About Ken Urker: His Life, Death & Gypsy Rose Blanchard

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is navigating life after a devastating loss. As she confirmed Oct. 1, Ken Urker, her onetime fiancé and father of her 21-month-old daughter Aurora, was found dead in his...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Elyse Dupre
  12. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 19:38

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Partner Ken Urker Found With Drug Paraphernalia

    New information about Ken Urker’s death is coming to light. The boyfriend of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was found dead in Louisiana on his 34th birthday, had drug paraphernalia next to him when he...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Sabba Rahbar
  13. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 19:00

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Ex-Fiancé Took Time Apart Before His Sudden Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her former fiancé Ken Urker were taking some time apart before his death ... but their relationship was still intact, and they planned to move into a new apartment ... TMZ has learned. Sources familiar with the situation…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  14. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 17:43

    Gypsy Rose's Ex-Fiancé Ken Urker Found Dead After Suicide Threats, Gun Found, Cops Says

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé Ken Urker was found dead inside his Louisiana home after making suicide threats after cops were warned he owned a gun ... TMZ has learned. According to law enforcement records obtained by TMZ, deputies responded to…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  15. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 17:28

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Former Fiancé Was Found Dead With Drug Paraphernalia

    The police report detailing Gypsy Rose Blanchard's former fiancé Ken Urker's death paints a troubling picture of the scene deputies walked into ... with drug paraphernalia found near his body. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  16. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 17:00

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Former Fiancé Posted Cryptic Live Stream Before Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's former fiancé Ken Urker posted a cryptic live stream just hours before his sudden death ... and the clip is eerie. Ken shared the TikTok Live Wednesday night ... appearing to be traveling somewhere as wind whips through the…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  17. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 16:36

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says Ken Urker Endured Cyberbullying Before Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is sharing insight into Ken Urker’s life in the spotlight. One day after the Life After Lockup star’s boyfriend died suddenly Oct. 1, she shared a glimpse into his personal...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Olivia Evans
  18. CBC News
    Follow-up2 Oct, 15:55

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out about death of her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who spent more than seven years in prison for her mother's murder, is speaking out after Ken Urker, her former fiancé and the father of her daughter, died yesterday.

    CBC NewsCBC News•Helen Surgenor
  19. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 15:02

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares Loving Tribute to Former Fiancé Ken Urker

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is remembering her best times with her late baby daddy, Ken Urker ... posting several heartfelt photos and videos from their relationship ... and calling it her "greatest love story." The social media star took to Instagram to…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  20. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 13:29

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Former Fiancé: Foul Play Not Yet Ruled Out In Ken Urker's Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé Ken Urker's death is under investigation by police in Louisiana ... and TMZ has learned that foul play has NOT been ruled out yet. Captain Brennan Matherne of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... as…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  21. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 13:22

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shared Update on Ken Urker Romance Before Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker were navigating the ebbs and flows of life together. A little over a year before the Life After Lockup star’s boyfriend died Oct. 1, Blanchard—mom to Aurora...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Olivia Evans
  22. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 12:47

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Ex-Fiancé Ken Urker Autopsy Scheduled

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé Ken Urker is now in the hands of a Louisiana coroner -- and TMZ has learned his autopsy is scheduled for today. In fact, Urker's autopsy is slated for this morning at the Jefferson Parish Forensic Center in Harvey,…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  23. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 05:56

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says Partner Ken Urker Died After Overdose

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is speaking out in the wake of her boyfriend Ken Urker's death. Hours after police confirmed to E! News that Urker was found dead in Louisiana on Oct. 1, the Life After Lock...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Gabrielle Chung
  24. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 05:06

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says Ken Urker Died From Apparent Overdose

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she believes her former fiancé and baby daddy, Ken Urker, died from an apparent overdose … telling TMZ a substance was found at the scene. Gypsy tells TMZ … the belief is Ken overdosed because an unidentified…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  25. Variety
    Follow-up2 Oct, 03:52

    Ken Urker, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Partner, Dies at 34

    Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and father of their child, was found dead Thursday in Raceland, Louisiana. He was 34.

    VarietyVariety•Pat Saperstein
  26. TMZ
    Follow-up2 Oct, 03:43

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard Speaks Out After Former Fiancé Ken Urker's Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard claims her late baby daddy Ken Urker was the victim of "relentless cyberbullying" ... before his death. Gypsy tells TMZ ... "Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved." She adds he "will forever be my soulmate…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  27. The Hollywood Reporter
    Follow-up2 Oct, 03:15

    Ken Urker, the Father of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Daughter, Dies at 34

    Urker also appeared in Lifetime's 'Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup' with Blanchard.

    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas
  28. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 03:05

    Inside Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Life With Ken Urker Before His Death

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is weathering an unimaginable tragedy. The Life After Lock Up star's boyfriend Ken Urker died on his 33rd birthday on Oct. 1 in Louisiana, the Lafourche Sherriff’s Office...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Gabrielle Chung
  29. E! Online
    Follow-up2 Oct, 02:34

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Boyfriend Ken Urker Dead at 33

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard is navigating a death in her family. The Life After Lock Up star's boyfriend Ken Urker died on Oct. 1, the Lafourche Sherriff’s Office confirmed to E! News. He was 33. "We...

    E! OnlineE! Online•Lindsay Weinberg
  30. TMZ
    First seen2 Oct, 01:29

    Gypsy Rose's Fiancé Ken Urker Dead at 33

    Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s fiancé, Ken Urker, has died at the age of 33, TMZ has learned. Family sources tell TMZ Ken was found unresponsive Thursday in Louisiana, on his birthday. We're told Gypsy texted Ken 'Happy Birthday' but did not get a…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff