Ken Urker, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Fiancé and Father of Her Daughter, Dies on His Birthday

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People Magazine reports the death of Ken Urker, the fiancé of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who passed away on his birthday. The post serves as a news update directing readers to their website for further details.

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1Headline announcing the death of Ken Urker
2Photo of Ken Urker and Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
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People Ken Urker, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Fiancé and Father of Her Daughter, Dies on His Birthday A source close to the family confirmed Urker’s death to PEOPLE on Thursday, Oct. 1

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#GypsyRoseBlanchard’s fiancé #KenUrker has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was found unresponsive at a Louisiana home on his birthday on Thursday, Oct. 1. Read more in our bio link. 📷: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard/Instagram