Venom Frontman Conrad Lant, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard's Partner Ken Urker Die

The heavy metal music world is mourning the loss of Conrad "Cronos" Lant, the influential frontman of the band Venom, who passed away at the age of 63. Lant's distinctive vocals and bass playing were central to Venom's sound for over four decades, shaping the trajectory of thrash and black metal subgenres.

In other news, Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and father of their child, has died at the age of 34. Urker was known for his appearances on the Lifetime series "Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup." The circumstances surrounding his death are still emerging.