Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 35, will attend the funeral of her former partner Ken Urker, who died on October 1 at age 34. Despite ongoing tension with Urker’s sister Autumn, Blanchard plans to be present for the memorial service in Texas and has attended a previous viewing in Louisiana. The article reports that while Blanchard and Urker were separated at the time of his death due to mental health issues, they had been peacefully co-parenting their daughter Aurora. The cause of Urker’s death is under investigation but was initially suspected as an overdose; however, an official determination has not yet been made.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 35, will attend Ken Urker's funeral in Texas, despite ongoing tension with his sister, Autumn Urker. A source close to the situation confirmed to Page Six that Blanchard plans to be present at the memorial service. According to TMZ, she already attended a viewing for Urker last weekend at a funeral home in Louisiana. While Urker's family has welcomed her with support during his passing, Autumn has been critical of their relationship on public platforms. In response, Blanchard told Us Weekly that she does not want the focus on Ken’s death to be overshadowed by personal disagreements, noting that there was significant tension between her and Autumn due to her disapproval of their relationship.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard will be attending Ken Urker’s funeral, despite public tension with his sister, a source confirmed to Page Six.
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When asked if Blanchard is expected to be present at the family’s memorial service for Urker in Texas, an insider close to the bartender exclusively told Page Six, “Yes, she plans to go.”
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We’re told that Blanchard, 35, has felt supported by Urker’s family as they mourn his loss.
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“Gypsy and his family are fine and have been grieving together,” the source shared.
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“She has been welcomed to his Texas funeral.”
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Blanchard recently attended a small viewing at a Louisiana funeral home to honor Urker this past weekend, according to TMZ.
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The insider did note that there is still quite a bit of tension between Blanchard and Ken’s sister, Autumn Urker, who has publicly blasted the reality TV star on several occasions.
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Blanchard immediately shut down Autumn’s claims, telling Us Weekly in a statement, “At this time, I do not want the focus surrounding Ken’s passing to become centered on negativity or disagreements between Autumn and me.”
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“It is no secret that Autumn did not approve of Ken’s relationship with me, and there has been significant tension between us, including public comments she made about me in the months leading up to his passing,” Blanchard continued.
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The former inmate also denied Autumn’s claims that she has not been in touch with Ken’s loved ones.
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“I remain in communication with Ken’s family, and aside from my relationship with Autumn, those communications have been positive and respectful during an incredibly painful time,” she said.
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Page Six exclusively reported that Blanchard and Ken were broken up at the time of his death.
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According to an insider, they began living separately two months ago and officially split a month before his passing.
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“They both just amicably, a month ago, said let’s just leave it here, have our space, and see where we’re at,” our source said.
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However, we heard Blanchard and Ken were peacefully co-parenting their 1-year-old daughter, Aurora, and were in constant communication about matters regarding their child.
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We were told they broke up because Ken was struggling with mental health problems.
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Ken was found dead in his Louisiana home on Oct. 1, his 34th birthday.
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The Lafourche Parish Public Information Officer said investigators didn’t suspect any foul play.
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“Deputies walked in the direction of the room and located paraphernalia (syringes and spoon) in the bathroom next to a brown powdery substance,” the police report stated.
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“Deputies located a syringe and a handgun on the nightstand next to the bed.”
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Shortly after the news of his death surfaced, Blanchard shared on social media that he died of a suspected overdose — though an official cause of death has not been released.
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Blanchard revealed that Ken had been struggling to deal with “relentless” cyberbullies, saying that he “endured an unimaginable level of public scrutiny.”
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Ken and Blanchard met in 2017 when she was serving time in prison for the murder of her mom, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard.
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They got engaged a year later.
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They briefly broke up and Blanchard tied the knot with Ryan Scott Anderson in 2022.
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Blanchard and Anderson ultimately ended their marriage after two years.
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