Ex-Fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard Found Dead in Louisiana Home
Ken Urker, ex-fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on his 34th birthday. His death was confirmed by sources close to the family.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 2, 2026 — Ken Urker, who was previously engaged to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, has died. His death was confirmed by sources close to the family.
Urker was found deceased in his residence located in Raceland, Louisiana. The discovery occurred on what would have been his 34th birthday.
The cause of death for Ken Urker has not been publicly disclosed. Details surrounding the circumstances of his passing were not immediately available.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard gained widespread public attention following her conviction in the 2015 death of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Blanchard alleged years of abuse by her mother. She was released from prison in December 2023 after serving a portion of her sentence.
Urker and Blanchard were reportedly engaged for a period. Information regarding the timeline of their relationship or the current status of their engagement was not provided in the initial reports.
The confirmation of Urker’s death came from sources identified as being close to his family. Further information regarding funeral arrangements or any statements from Urker’s family are pending.
The Raceland Police Department, or relevant local authorities, have not released official statements concerning the incident at this time. The investigation into the details of this event is ongoing, with much information still to be clarified.
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