From NBC News · Minyvonne Burke · · 1m 20s
Ken Urker Found Dead After Depression Comments
Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner, died in Louisiana home after reported depression and drug use.
In brief
Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard's partner, died in Louisiana home after reported depression and drug use. Ken Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, died in Louisiana home from apparent drug overdose after expressing depression. Originally reported by NBC News.
Ken Urker found dead
Ken Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was found dead in his Louisiana home from an apparent drug overdose.
Initial report details
Deputies responded to a home in Raceland around 6:15 p.m. Thursday and found Urker dead, the Lafourche Sheriff’s Office said.
No foul play found
The sheriff’s office said in an emailed statement that it found no evidence of foul play.
Wellness check call
An initial report states officers were called for a wellness check after Urker failed to show up to work.
Paraphernalia found
Deputies found syringes, a spoon, a brown powdery substance, and a holstered handgun in Urker’s home.
Depression comments
Urker told the man who found him he was depressed and upset after church with his wife.
TikTok video
Urker made a TikTok video driving without speaking, according to the report.
Cause of death unknown
The cause of death has not been revealed, though Blanchard said he overdosed on his 34th birthday.
The headline
Ken Urker, partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, died in Louisiana home from apparent drug overdose after expressing depression.
