Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s former husband says he was ‘shocked’ by death of her ex-partner
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-husband Ryan Anderson expressed shock over the death of her former partner Ken Urker, who was found dead in Louisiana on his 34th birthday. Anderson stated that he reached out to Blanchard's father to offer support to her and their daughter, despite having previously had poor communication with Urker. Blanchard issued a statement attributing Urker's passing to the severe impact of public scrutiny and cyberbullying, while authorities continue to investigate the case as an apparent drug overdose.
- ▪Ken Urker was found dead in his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday in what was reported as an apparent drug overdose.
- ▪Ryan Anderson, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-husband, said he was shocked by the news and offered support to Blanchard and their one-year-old daughter.
- ▪Blanchard claimed that relentless cyberbullying and public scrutiny had a profound impact on Urker before his death.
- ▪Law enforcement officials stated that the case remains under investigation but no signs of foul play have been discovered as of Friday.
- ▪Blanchard previously served eight years in prison for her role in the 2015 murder of her mother, Clauddine Blanchard.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker in an undated photo. Photograph: Ken Urker via InstagramView image in fullscreenGypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker in an undated photo. Photograph: Ken Urker via InstagramCelebrityGypsy Rose Blanchard’s former husband says he was ‘shocked’ by death of her ex-partnerRyan Anderson says he reached out to Blanchard’s father to offer support after apparent overdose death of Ken UrkerRamon Antonio VargasSat 3 Oct 2026 11.33 EDTLast modified on Sat 3 Oct 2026 11.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe ex-husband of Gypsy Rose Blanchard has said he was “shocked” by the recent death in Louisiana of her former partner Ken Urker – and that he would be there for Blanchard and her daughter “if she needs me”.Ryan Anderson made those remarks during an appearance on…
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