Key Highlights:
- Ken Urker, who was engaged to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was confirmed dead at age 33 on Thursday, 1 October.
- Deputies found Urker dead at Blanchard’s home in Raceland, Louisiana, after responding to a call at around 6:15 p.m.
- Blanchard said Urker may have suffered an overdose, but she does not know what he took or whether it was intentional.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Speaks After Ken Urker’s Death
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has spoken publicly after the death of her fiancé, Ken Urker, who was confirmed to have died at the age of 33 on Thursday, 1 October.
In a statement shared with LADbible, the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said officers responded to a call at approximately 6:15 p.m. Urker was ‘found dead upon arrival’ at Blanchard’s home in Raceland, Louisiana.
The cause of Ken Urker’s death has not been disclosed. The Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said it is ‘continuing the death investigation’. No further details about the circumstances of his death have been released.
Blanchard Says Urker May Have Suffered an Overdose
Blanchard claimed that Urker suffered an overdose, while stressing that she did not know what substance he may have taken or whether the overdose was intentional.
In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Blanchard said: “I don’t know if it was intentional or not.”
She added: “He was not in a good state of mind lately.”
Describing her reaction to Urker’s death, Blanchard continued: “I’m in disbelief. I can’t think. I’ve screamed until my throat burns.”
Death Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Lafourche Sheriff’s Office has not announced a confirmed cause of death for Ken Urker. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities establish what happened at the Raceland residence.
Blanchard’s comments are the first public statement attributed to her following the confirmation of Urker’s death. The situation remains a breaking story, with further details expected to follow.
Why This Matters
Ken Urker’s death has prompted an active law-enforcement investigation in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Although Gypsy Rose Blanchard has raised the possibility of an overdose, authorities have not confirmed the cause of death or determined whether any overdose was accidental or intentional. Those questions remain subject to the ongoing investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ken Urker?
Ken Urker was Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner and fiancé. He was confirmed to have died at age 33.
Where did Ken Urker die?
The Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said Urker was found dead at Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s home in Raceland, Louisiana.
Has Ken Urker’s cause of death been confirmed?
No. The cause of death has not been revealed, and the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said it is ‘continuing the death investigation’.
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