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Ken Urker, the ex-fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father of their child, was found dead on his birthday at a home in Raceland, Louisiana. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a 911 call around 6:15 p.m. Thursday and found Urker, 34, unresponsive; he was reportedly discovered by Gypsy's brother Dylan after she grew concerned and texted him. Authorities say the death investigation is ongoing, and no cause has been officially released. In the aftermath, Gypsy Rose Blanchard spoke publicly about Urker, telling TMZ he had endured "relentless cyberbullying" before his death and calling him an "amazing father" who will "forever be my soulmate." Additional coverage detailed his final words to Gypsy, his relationship history with her, and background on her ex-husband Ryan Scott Anderson amid renewed public interest in her personal life.