{"id":204598,"date":"2025-11-11T20:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/michael-duarte-cause-of-death-food-influencer-killed-in-horrible-accident\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T20:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T20:14:50","slug":"michael-duarte-cause-of-death-food-influencer-killed-in-horrible-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/michael-duarte-cause-of-death-food-influencer-killed-in-horrible-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Duarte Cause of Death: Food Influencer Killed In &#8216;Horrible Accident&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today.<\/p>\n<p>Beloved content creator Michael Duarte, better known as FoodWithBearHands, has passed away unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<p>While details are still scarce, Duarte\u2019s loved ones have confirmed that he passed away in a \u201chorrible accident\u201d while traveling with his family in Texas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-1024x669.png\" alt=\"Food influencer Michael Duarte has passed away in a tragic accident.\" class=\"wp-image-540063 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-2048x1338.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-960x627.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-1080x706.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM-1200x784.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.26.43-PM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food influencer Michael Duarte has passed away in a tragic accident.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>News of Duarte\u2019s passing comes to us courtesy of his talent agency, Alooma Media Group.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our valued client and dear friend, Michael Duarte,\u201d the company said in a statement (via <em><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/influencer-michael-duarte-dead-11847321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a><\/em>).<\/p>\n<p> \u201cHe was a true &amp; loyal partner, a trusted collaborator, and above all, a remarkable person. His passion, professionalism, and creativity left a lasting mark not only on our team but on everyone who had the privilege of working with him,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ask that you lift Michael\u2019s family up in prayer during this extremely difficult time. This heartbreak came without warning, leaving Jessica to incur the expense of bringing him back home to California and covering funeral expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Michael\u2019s loved ones echoed those remarks in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/in-memory-of-michael-duarte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GoFundMe page<\/a> created for the benefit of his wife and daughter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-885x1024.png\" alt=\"Food influencer Michael Duarte has passed away in a tragic accident.\" class=\"wp-image-540062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-885x1024.png 885w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-768x889.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-830x960.png 830w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-933x1080.png 933w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-1037x1200.png 1037w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-885x1024.png\" alt=\"Food influencer Michael Duarte has passed away in a tragic accident.\" class=\"wp-image-540062 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-885x1024.png 885w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-768x889.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-830x960.png 830w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-933x1080.png 933w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM-1037x1200.png 1037w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-at-2.27.14-PM.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Food influencer Michael Duarte has passed away in a tragic accident.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The page describes Mike as a \u201cdevoted husband to his wife Jessica, a loving father to his daughter, brother and a loyal friend to so many around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis warmth, kindness, and generosity were felt in every interaction, and he had a way of making everyone around him feel valued and inspired,\u201d the post continued. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMichael\u2019s passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew him. His legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication will continue to live on through the lives he touched.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mike started making food-related videos after checking into rehab for issues related to his mental health during the Covid pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy first one was with my daughter,\u201d he wrote in a post explaining his background. \u201cThat\u2019s when I realized how happy creating content made me. Over time, I began to see it wasn\u2019t just a hobby \u2014 it could be a business, something bigger than myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the years since, his barbecue and grilling content has been viewed by millions of people across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube<\/p>\n<p>Michael is survived by his wife of nine years, Jessica, and their six-year-old daughter, Oakley.<\/p>\n<p>The GoFundMe page notes that his death occurred just three days after his wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>Our thoughts go out to Michael Duarte\u2019s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/11\/michael-duarte-cause-of-death-food-influencer-killed-in-horrible-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 2 minutes We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today. Beloved content creator Michael Duarte, better known as FoodWithBearHands, has passed away unexpectedly. While details are still scarce, Duarte\u2019s loved ones have confirmed that he passed away in a \u201chorrible accident\u201d while traveling with his family in Texas. 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