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 Blanchards partnerKen Urker appeared to leave fans with one final puzzling moment before his sudden death. The brief clip has sparked questions as more details surrounding his passing come to light.
According to TMZ, Ken Urker allegedly went live on TikTok Wednesday night (Sept. 30) while appearing to travel somewhere, with wind audible throughout the video. He did not appear to say anything during the livestream, which reportedly lasted nearly four minutes. The video reportedly became another point of concern for Urkers loved ones as he allegedly failed to show up for work and stopped responding to calls.
On Thursday evening, Urker had been found dead at a home in Raceland, Louisiana. The Lafourche Parish Sheriffs Office said deputies responded to the residence around 6:15 p.m. for a welfare check and found him deceased. Urker was 34, and the death occurred on his birthday.
Authorities have said there is currently no evidence of foul play. Moreover, the investigation remains ongoing and a definitive cause of death has not been determined. According to a sheriffs report, family members had also expressed concern for him. Furthermore, he allegedly spoke about being depressed and upset the night before. His death remains under investigation, with toxicology results pending.
Following Urkers death, Gypsy Rose Blanchard spoke out about the loss and sharing what she believes may have happened. As previously reported, Blanchard said she believes Urker allegedly overdosed, though she remains unsure whether it was intentional. He was not in a good state of mind lately, she said, adding, Im in disbelief. I cant think. Ive screamed until my throat burns.
Blanchard also remembered Urker as someone deeply loved, calling him her soulmate and red string, while pointing to the intense online scrutiny surrounding their relationship. The cruelty directed toward him was something no human being should have to endure, she said, alleging that Urker faced relentless cyberbullying across TikTok and Reddit. Blanchard added that she believes the pressure had a profound impact on him and hopes his death reminds people that there is a real person behind every screen, every headline, and every comment.
