Partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard found dead in Louisiana home

Kenan ‘Ken’ Urker, 34, who died of apparent drug overdose, was partner of woman convicted of murder of mother

Partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard found dead in Louisiana home

TL;DR

  • Kenan Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday.
  • Authorities are investigating the death as an apparent drug overdose, with drug paraphernalia found at the scene.
  • No signs of foul play have been discovered by investigators.
  • Gypsy Rose Blanchard stated that Urker had been experiencing a bad state of mind and endured significant public scrutiny and cyberbullying.
  • Urker and Blanchard had a complex on-and-off relationship, eventually welcoming a daughter.
  • Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023 after serving time for her role in her mother's murder.