13/11/2025
Popular chef and content creator Michael Duarte — known online as FoodWithBearHands — has tragically died after being shot by a Texas sheriff’s deputy during a tense altercation in Castroville. The 36-year-old influencer, celebrated for his viral barbecue videos and warm personality, was reportedly acting erratically and armed with a knife when police arrived. Duarte’s sudden death comes just days after celebrating his ninth wedding anniversary, leaving behind his wife Jessica and their 6-year-old daughter, Oakley.