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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Accused of Lying About Ken Urker's Death by His Sister

Autumn Urker disputes Blanchard's account of events surrounding her former partner's passing.

US Politics • 2 hours ago
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Accused of Lying About Ken Urker's Death by His Sister

Ken Urker’s sister, Autumn Urker, has publicly stated that Gypsy Rose Blanchard "had no right to lie" regarding the circumstances of her brother's death. Autumn Urker claims that Blanchard's account of events leading up to Urker's passing is inaccurate.

According to a report from The US Sun, Autumn Urker refuted claims that a text message from Blanchard wishing Ken a happy birthday was the catalyst for discovering his death. Previous reports from TMZ had suggested that a family member found Ken after he failed to respond to Blanchard's birthday message.

"Gypsy had no right to lie and say that it was because of some text that she sent to him," Autumn told The US Sun. She also alleged that Blanchard had been telling others that they were engaged and planning for a second child, which Autumn claims is untrue.

Blanchard and Ken Urker shared a daughter, Aurora Raina, born in December 2024. However, Autumn Urker stated that Blanchard and Urker were no longer together and had separated over a month prior to his death, with Ken reportedly being the one to end the relationship.

An unnamed source close to Blanchard and Urker confirmed to Page Six that the couple had quietly ended their relationship about a month before Urker's death, though they had been living separately for approximately two months. This source described the separation as amicable, with both parties agreeing to take space and co-parent.

During a recent TikTok livestream, Autumn Urker shared that her brother's final words to her were "I love you." She recounted their last conversation, where Ken informed her he was going home to sleep before an early work shift. Autumn also mentioned that Blanchard's brother, Dylan, his wife, and another individual discovered Ken's body.

Following Ken Urker's death, Blanchard had told People magazine that she suspected he died from an overdose, adding that he had not been in a good state of mind recently. She also paid tribute to him, calling him her "soulmate."

Ken Urker was found dead in his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on his 34th birthday. Authorities reported that drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun were found at the scene. A 911 dispatch log also indicated that Urker had threatened suicide shortly before his death.

Ryan Anderson, Blanchard's ex-husband, also expressed shock upon learning of Urker's death, stating his initial thoughts were of Blanchard and their child.


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