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Gypsy Rose Ex-Husband Reacts to Ken Urker's Death
3 Oct
Summary
- Ryan Anderson is shocked by the death of Ken Urker, Blanchard's former partner.
- Anderson reached out to Gypsy Rose's father to offer support.
- Urker died on his 34th birthday, with deputies finding syringes at his home.
Ryan Anderson, the ex-husband of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, has shared his reaction to the recent death of Ken Urker, Blanchard's former partner. Anderson conveyed his shock upon hearing the news of Urker's passing.
Anderson stated he reached out to Blanchard's father to offer his condolences and support to Gypsy Rose during this difficult time. Urker was discovered deceased in his Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, home on his 34th birthday. Initial reports from the sheriff's office suggested an apparent drug overdose, with deputies finding drug paraphernalia at the scene.
Investigators have not found any immediate signs of foul play, but the case remains under investigation. Blanchard, in a social media statement, noted the intense public scrutiny and cyberbullying Urker endured prior to his death, suggesting it significantly impacted him.
Blanchard and Urker shared a daughter, Aurora. Urker had reportedly connected with Blanchard while she was incarcerated, after they both watched a documentary about her mother's murder. Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023 after serving eight years for her role in her mother's 2015 death.
