Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she will “most likely” attend Ken Urker’s funeral after his family invited her, while she plans a separate celebration of life in Louisiana. In an interview published by PEOPLE on October 6, 2026, Blanchard said funeral details had not yet been finalized. This is a developing personal story, and the family’s plans may change.
Funeral invitation and separate memorial
Blanchard told PEOPLE that Urker’s family had invited her to the funeral and that she expected to attend, although the service’s details were still being arranged. She also plans to organize her own celebration of life in Louisiana in November.
She said she hopes to include fireworks at the separate remembrance, recalling that she and Urker enjoyed buying and setting off fireworks together for Fourth of July celebrations. The idea, she explained, is rooted in a shared memory rather than a formal funeral arrangement.
A private goodbye with family
Blanchard also told PEOPLE that she and their 21-month-old daughter, Aurora, attended a private viewing with Urker’s family on Saturday, October 3. She described the experience as extremely difficult. TMZ separately reported that relatives gathered in Louisiana for the viewing and shared memories of Urker afterward.
Blanchard and Urker shared a daughter and had a long, on-and-off relationship. They first connected while she was incarcerated, later reunited in 2024, and became parents in December of that year. Blanchard has asked for privacy and compassion for their daughter and both families as they grieve.
What is known about Ken Urker’s death?
Urker was found dead at his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1, his 34th birthday, according to PEOPLE and CBS News. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has said the investigation is ongoing. As of the reports cited here, an official cause of death had not been confirmed publicly and toxicology results were pending.
Blanchard previously told PEOPLE she believed an overdose may have been involved but said she did not know whether it was intentional. That is her stated belief, not an official cause-of-death finding. Authorities had reported no evidence of foul play at the time of the cited coverage; the investigation remains the key source for any later update.
Blanchard’s tribute and call for compassion
In an October 2 Instagram tribute, Blanchard remembered Urker as a devoted father and described their relationship as a defining love story. She also spoke publicly about the online harassment he experienced, urging people to remember that public figures are real people beyond headlines and comments.
The family’s grief is ongoing, and plans for services may be updated as relatives finalize arrangements. This article will need an update if the family announces a confirmed date, venue, or additional official information.
Follow the public update
Blanchard’s public Instagram account is @gypsyrose.insta. Her October 2 tribute is discussed in coverage from PEOPLE and TMZ. Instagram may restrict embedded content in some browsers, so the profile link is included as a fallback.
