Who Is David Blanchard?
David Blanchard was the biological father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. He was a former musician who, along with his wife Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard, raised their daughter in Missouri. David was largely absent from public accounts of the family's later life.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Background
Gypsy Rose Blanchard became widely known after the 2015 murder of her mother, Dee Dee. For years, Dee Dee had claimed Gypsy suffered from severe illnesses and disabilities. Gypsy later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to prison.
David Blanchard's Role and Later Life
David Blanchard was not involved in the events leading to Dee Dee's death. He died in 2014, several years before the crime. Public records and news reports describe him as a former musician and the biological father of Gypsy Rose.
For additional details on the case, see the Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard page.
