Ken Urker Dies at 34; Cause of Death Remains Under Investigation

Further details will follow as more information is confirmed.

LOUISIANA — Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father of their daughter, has died at age 34.

Urker was found unresponsive at a home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1 and was pronounced dead when deputies arrived, according to information provided by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and reported by PEOPLE.

Authorities have not announced a final cause of death. Blanchard has publicly said she believes an overdose may have been involved, but that has not been confirmed by investigators or an autopsy. Police have said there is currently no evidence of foul play, while noting that the investigation is still open.

Urker and Blanchard had a long, on-and-off relationship and shared a daughter, Aurora, born in 2024. Blanchard has asked for privacy for the family.

What is confirmed

Urker’s death, his age, the location where he was found, and the fact that law enforcement responded to the scene have been confirmed. The exact cause and circumstances of his death remain under investigation and should not be treated as established until authorities release final findings.

Search interest around Urker surged sharply, with his name among the largest Google Trends topics in the United States over the past 24 hours.

Sources: Details verified against PEOPLE, follow-up reporting citing the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and current Google Trends data.