Michael Duarte had a promising career as a food influencer ... but it all came to an abrupt end with his death in 2025.

Foodies are in mourning following the death of Michael Duarte — best known by the social media handle @FoodWithBearHands.

Family members initially said Duarte had died after what they described as a "horrible incident" while traveling in Texas.

Family members of the popular creator posted a notice to his followers on Instagram, and said his death took place while ...

A popular California-based food influencer has died at 36 in a “horrible accident” days after his wedding anniversary while ...

Michael Duarte was married to his wife of nine years, Jessica Lee Duarte. Michael is survived by Jessica and their 6-year-old ...

After an alleged disturbance call in Castroville, Texas, Michael Duarte was reportedly shot by an officer and later died ...

Michael Duarte, a popular food influencer known for his barbecue recipe videos, died following an encounter with a Texas sheriff's deputy on Nov. 8.

A spokesperson for a sheriff’s office in Texas said Duarte was the subject of a disturbance call in Texas on Saturday.

Michael Duarte, known as “FoodWithBearHands,” died in Castroville on Nov. 8 after being shot twice by deputies who say he ...

California-based food influencer Michael Duarte passed away on November 8, 2025. According to TMZ, Duarte died in a "horrible incident" just a few days after celebrating his wedding anniversary with ...