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Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Fiancé Dies; Investigation Remains Ongoing

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 11:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Gypsy Rose: Fiancé Dies

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says fiancé Ken Urker died in his Raceland, Louisiana home.
Urker, 34, was found unresponsive on October 1, 2026, his birthday, at about 6:15 p.m.
She told People the death was an overdose, though she does not know if it was intentional.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and has found no foul play.
Blanchard and Urker share a 21-month-old daughter, Aurora Raina, born December 2024.

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Lafourche Coroner Outsources Autopsy

Lafourche Parish Coroner Kayla Breaux said the autopsy will be performed at Jefferson Parish Forensic Center in Harvey.
Because Lafourche lacks a pathologist, a Jefferson Parish forensic doctor will conduct the examination.
Dylan Urker discovered Ken unresponsive inside the Raceland home after the 911 call.
Police arrived at about 6:15 p.m. on Urker’s birthday.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and the coroner’s office are conducting a joint death investigation.

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Gypsy Rose: Fiancé Dies

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says fiancé Ken Urker died in his Raceland, Louisiana home.
Urker, 34, was found unresponsive on October 1, 2026, his birthday, at about 6:15 p.m.
She told People the death was an overdose, though she does not know if it was intentional.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and has found no foul play.
Blanchard and Urker share a 21-month-old daughter, Aurora Raina, born December 2024.

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