Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, passes away at 33: Star says, ‘I’m in disbelief. I can’t think’

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains gruesome details of murder, which could be triggering for some readers.Ken Urker, who reconnected with Gypsy Rose Blanchard in 2024 after their 2019 breakup, has passed away. He was 33 years old when he passed away.Ken Urker passes away at 33TMZ reported that Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s boyfriend, passed away after being found unresponsive in his Louisiana home. He passed away on his birthday, on Thursday, October 1.PEOPLE reported that Urker had been found by Blanchard’s brother, Dylan, after he had failed to respond to her text wishing him “Happy Birthday." He and his wife had gone over to Ken’s home to have dinner with him; however, they found him unresponsive and immediately called the authorities. Ken‘s sister, Autumn, also went live on TikTok later that day, revealing that her brother had passed away.The Lafourche Sheriff's Office confirmed the news to E!, stating, "We were notified about this at 6:15 p.m. CDT and responded. He was found dead upon arrival. At this time, we are continuing the death investigation.”At the time of writing, no information has been shared about the cause of his demise.Gypsy Rose Blanchard issues statement after partner Ken Urker’s passingBlanchard shared a statement with PEOPLE after the news of her partner, Urker’s demise was shared online. She stated, “I don’t know if it was intentional or not. He was not in a good state of mind lately. I’m in disbelief. I can’t think.”She further added, “Ken was an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved. He will forever be my soulmate and my red string, a connection that time, distance, and even death can never erase.” She also talked about the kind of hate and criticism Urker had been subjected to on a regular basis because of their relationship, amongst other things and how people need to remember that there is a ‘real person behind the screen’.Lastly, she shared that he truly loved their daughter, adding, “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. 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.”About Ken Urker and Gypsy Rose BlanchardUrker and the ‘Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up’ star first connected after he wrote to Blanchard while she was in prison. For the unversed, Blanchard pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in July 2016 for her role in conspiring to kill her mother, Clauddine ‘Dee Dee’ Blanchard, in June 2015. She was released on parole on December 28, 2023.The couple got engaged in October 2018; however, they broke up in August 2019. Blanchard then married Ryan Scott Anderson in a jailhouse ceremony in July 2022, but they split in March 2024, only three months after her prison release. A few weeks after, she and Urker reconnected and even got matching husky tattoos.Urker and Blanchard have a 1-year-old daughter named Aurora.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with any form of abuse, please seek support. Reach out to a mental health specialist, an NGO, or a trusted individual. Numerous helplines are also available to help.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!