Ken Urker, Ex-Fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Dies at 34 in Louisiana

Nashville, TN, October 2, 2026 — Ken Urker, an individual previously engaged to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, has died. Urker was found deceased in Raceland, Louisiana. His death occurred on his 34th birthday.

The circumstances surrounding Urker’s death have not been immediately released by authorities. Information regarding the cause of death, the exact date of discovery, or the specific location within Raceland, Louisiana, has not been provided in initial reports.

Urker was publicly known for his past relationship with Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose case garnered significant media attention. Blanchard was convicted of second-degree murder for her role in the 2015 death of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, a case involving Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023 after serving a portion of her sentence.

Details about Urker’s life outside of his connection to the Blanchard case are limited in publicly available information. Reports indicate that Urker and Blanchard were engaged at one point, though their relationship status prior to his death is not specified.

The Raceland Police Department or the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, depending on jurisdiction, would typically handle investigations into deaths occurring within the area. However, no specific department has been named as leading an investigation into Urker’s passing, nor has any timeline for the release of further information been indicated.

Further details regarding the investigation, the cause of death, and any related proceedings are expected to be released as they become available from the relevant authorities.

Story summarized from the original created by Jack Meyer, Debra Worley on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.

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