Father of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Daughter Was 34
Ken Urker, the father of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's daughter, has died at the age of 34 in Louisiana. Blanchard expressed her grief and requested privacy for their family during this time.
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Ken Urker, the father of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's daughter who also appeared on Lifetime’s Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup , died on his birthday Thursday. He was 34.
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed Urker died at a home in Raceland, Louisiana. “We responded to a residence at 107 Double H Drive, Lot 4, in Raceland today after receiving a call at 6:15 p.m. Kenan Urker, 34, was found dead upon arrival. At this time, we are continuing the death investigation,” authorities wrote in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter . Related Stories TV How to Watch 'Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up' Season 2 Online Lifestyle Gypsy Rose Blanchard Welcomes First Child
His cause of death wasn’t immediately available.
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