Gypsy Rose’s Partner Ken Urker’s Autopsy Is Reportedly Complete Amid Questions Into His Sudden Death At 34
The autopsy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard‘s ex-fiancé, Ken Urker, has reportedly been completed following his sudden death at his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday.
The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed that the autopsy was done, but said toxicology results are still needed.
Following news of his death, Gypsy Rose shared a statement about Urker, claiming he had not been in a “good state of mind” for a while now.
Ken Urker’s Autopsy Has Been Completed After His Death
The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed that Urker’s autopsy was completed Friday, October 2.
The examination was carried out at the Jefferson Parish Forensic Center in Harvey, Louisiana, because the Lafourche Parish office does not have a pathologist.
Standard toxicology testing is also part of the examination process. According to Page Six, while the autopsy has been completed, the coroner has yet to provide a cause or manner of death, as toxicology results can take additional time.
“As you all know, an autopsy was conducted this morning on Mr. Urker. At this time, there is no definitive cause of death,” the coroner’s office said in a statement. “The case remains pending completion of toxicology testing.”
In the meantime, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death alongside the coroner’s office.
Police Have Not Ruled Out Foul Play In Ken Urker’s Death
Urker was discovered dead inside his Louisiana home on Thursday evening, hours after Gypsy Rose Blanchard reportedly sent him a birthday text that went unanswered.
When he failed to respond, her brother, Dylan, and his wife went over to his home to check on him and found him unresponsive.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Raceland residence at approximately 6:15 p.m. after receiving a call. Urker was found dead when officers arrived.
Authorities have so far said there is no evidence pointing to foul play. A spokesperson for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office told People Magazine that investigators had “found no evidence of foul play” at this stage, while adding that they could not rule it out while the investigation remained ongoing.
Investigators are still waiting for medical findings and continuing to examine the circumstances at the Raceland residence.
Reports have also described items found at the scene, including drug paraphernalia and a handgun. Those details have not, by themselves, established a cause of death.
- Gypsy Rose’s partner Ken Urker died on his 34th birthday.
- Ken released an eerie video just hours before his death.
- Ken’s sister made a grim comment about his death in a tearful video.
- Gypsy said Ken endured “cruelty” before his sudden death.
- Her birthday text to Ken went unanswered before he was found dead.
- Gypsy announced separation from her ex-husband after saying his “D” was fire.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Believes He Overdosed
Gypsy Rose has said she believes Urker died from an overdose after an unknown substance was reportedly found near his body.
Speaking to People, Gypsy Rose said Urker “was not in a good state of mind lately” and described herself as being in disbelief after learning of his death.
The “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up” star also told the outlet that she suspects her partner, Ken Urker, may have died from an overdose, although authorities have not yet confirmed his cause of death.
“I don’t know if it was intentional or not,” she said. “He was not in a good state of mind lately.”
Meanwhile, Urker’s sister, Autumn, addressed his death during an emotional TikTok Live, where she alleged that her brother did not die “of natural causes.” Her comments come as officials continue to await toxicology results before determining what caused his death.
Gypsy Rose asked for privacy and compassion for their daughter, Aurora, as both families grieve.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Says She is Struggling to Process His Death
Following the news, Gypsy Rose expressed profound grief over the loss of Urker, with whom she shares daughter Aurora.
“I’m in disbelief. I can’t think. I’ve screamed until my throat burns,” Gypsy Rose told People.
She described Urker as an “amazing father” and said he would remain her “soulmate” and “red string,” referring to what she described as a connection that could not be broken by time, distance, or even death.
Gypsy Rose also said her late partner had faced intense public scrutiny and cyberbullying before his death.
“Ken endured an unimaginable level of public scrutiny and relentless cyberbullying across social media platforms, including TikTok and Reddit,” she said.
She added that the harsh treatment he received online was difficult to comprehend and may have weighed heavily on him.
“The cruelty directed toward him was something no human being should have to endure,” Gypsy Rose said. “I believe the tremendous weight of that scrutiny and harassment had a profound impact on him, and I hope his passing serves as a reminder that there is a real person behind every screen, every headline, and every comment.”
Gypsy Rose Blanchard And Ken Urker’s Complicated Love Story
Urker and Gypsy Rose first connected while she was incarcerated for her role in the 2015 killing of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, Page Six.
Their relationship developed through correspondence, and Urker eventually visited her in prison.
He proposed in October 2018, but the couple later separated. Gypsy Rose subsequently married Ryan Anderson while still incarcerated, but that marriage ended after her release in 2023.
She and Urker rekindled their relationship in 2024 and welcomed their daughter, Aurora, later that year.
Gypsy Rose had described Urker as her “forever” love and discussed their couples therapy journey in an interview, underscoring how significant their relationship had become before his death.
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