Gypsy Rose Blanchard at An Evening with Lifetime: Conversations on Controversies FYC Event held at The Lounge at Studio 10 on May 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calfornia. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Images)
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urkers family is facing heartbreaking news. The couple, who recently entered a new chapter of their relationship as parents, are now dealing with an unexpected loss that has left loved ones searching for answers.
According to TMZ, Ken Urker has died at the age of 33. Family sources tell the outlet Ken was found unresponsive Thursday, October 1 in Louisiana on his birthday. Gypsy reportedly texted Ken to wish him a happy birthday but did not receive a response. Her brother, Dylan, later discovered Ken in the home.
As previously reported, Gypsy and Ken rekindled their relationship following her split from her ex-husband Ryan Anderson. The couple welcomed their daughter, Aurora Raina Urker, in December 2024, marking a major new chapter for the pair. TMZ reports that they have reached out to Gypsy and Kens family for comment, but has not received a response at this time.
Folks wasted no time running to TSRs Instagram comment section after the news broke, with plenty of people expressing straight-up disbelief. Some jaws are still on the floor as the unexpected update continues to sink in. Meanwhile, others are already pointing fingers and questioning what really happened.
One Instagram user @alexes_ciarra said, “Very sad for her daughter ”
This Instagram user @karranr_ claimed, “Umm where was Gypsy at the time? Just asking for personal reasons”
And, Instagram user @i1201 added, “Back to jail her a** go! She aint new to this , she tr you know what nevermind..”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @_heyyyitsjayyy_ commented, “IKYFLTM!!”
While Instagram user @teamplay_stacbean claimed, “Dam I was just with cuz”
Lastly, Instagram user @muza11 wrote “She moving like Erika Kirk ”
