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Ken Urker's Sister Says He Slept "With a Gun Every Night" Leading Up to His Death

  • On Thursday, October 1, authorities found Ken Urker dead at his Louisiana home on his 34th birthday after a wellness check. Gypsy Rose Blanchard has suggested an accidental drug overdose, though the official cause remains pending.
  • Urker's sister, Autumn Urker, claims her brother faced relentless cyberbullying and "death threats" regarding his relationship with Blanchard. She stated he "had to sleep with a gun every night" for protection against this harassment.
  • Condemning "gossip" surrounding the death, Gypsy Rose Blanchard urged the public to consider cyberbullying's impact. She emphasized ensuring their 21-month-old daughter, Aurora, remembers her father fondly beyond online controversy.
  • With toxicology results pending, investigators continue probing the death. Despite tensions between Blanchard and Autumn, both support a petition for "Kenan's Law," addressing repeated online harassment.
  • Plans for a November tribute include fireworks honoring a shared Fourth of July memory. Blanchard recently attended a private family viewing, which she admitted "was the hardest thing to do.
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Film Daily broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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