NEWSGypsy Rose Blanchard Claims Fiancé Ken Urker Died of an Overdose: 'He Was Not in a Good State of Mind'

Ken Urker was found dead on October 1.
Oct. 2 2026, Published 10:05 a.m. ET
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has spoken out for the first time following the sudden death of her fiancé, Ken Urker.
Blanchard, who called Urker her "forever soulmate," claimed he passed away from an overdose, though his cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Ken Urker Was Found Unresponsive

Ken Urker passed away at his home in Louisiana.
Urker was found unresponsive in his bed by Blanchard's brother, Dylan, and his wife at his Raceland, La., home. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office later confirmed Ken was pronounced dead at the property.
"We responded to a residence at 107 Double H Drive, Lot 4, in Raceland today after receiving a call at 6:15 p.m. Kenan Urker, 34, was found dead upon arrival. At this time, we are continuing the death investigation," authorities said in a statement.
'I Don’t Know If It Was Intentional or Not'

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker shared daughter Aurora.
Even though she had never seen Ken take drugs, Gypsy told TMZ a substance was found at the scene.
"I’m in disbelief. I can’t think," she said in a separate interview. "I’ve screamed until my throat burns."
"I don’t know if it was intentional or not," Gypsy shared. "He was not in a good state of mind lately."
The mom-of-one, who shared her 1-year-old daughter, Aurora Raina Urker, with Ken, said her baby’s father did not have a drug problem.
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'He Will Forever Be My Soulmate'

Gypsy Rose Blanchard said Ken Urker received hate online.
"Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved," Gypsy continued. "He will forever be my soulmate and my red string, a connection that time, distance, and even death can never erase."
"Ken endured an unimaginable level of public scrutiny and relentless cyberbullying across social media platforms, including TikTok and Reddit," she said. "The cruelty directed toward him was something no human being should have to endure."
"I believe the tremendous weight of that scrutiny and harassment had a profound impact on him, and I hope his passing serves as a reminder that there is a real person behind every screen, every headline, and every comment," Gypsy added.
'I Ask for Privacy and Compassion'

Gypsy Rose Blanchard added she has 'no words' following Ken Urker's sudden death.
"Above all, Ken loved our daughter, Aurora. She is a beautiful reflection of his enduring spirit, and through her, a part of him will always remain with us," she went on. "I will make sure she grows up knowing how deeply her father loved her and who he was beyond what strangers on the internet chose to say about him."
"There are no words that can express the depth of this loss. I ask for privacy and compassion for our daughter, our families, and everyone grieving Ken during this incredibly painful time," concluded Gypsy, who infamously spent time in prison for having her mother, who suffered from Munchausen by proxy, murdered.

