A popular content creator on TikTok with a massive following of over 800,000 fans tragically passed away just three days following his wedding anniversary. Michael Duarte, also known as FoodwithBearHands, was a skilled chef who specialized in cooking, grilling, and BBQ, as indicated in his social media profile.
The untimely demise of Duarte occurred on a Saturday when he was shot by law enforcement officers who observed him behaving erratically with a knife. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Duarte was pronounced dead shortly after. Widely recognized for his captivating cooking videos featuring BBQ and grilling, Duarte is survived by his wife Jessica Duarte and their 6-year-old daughter Oakley.
A fundraising campaign was initiated by Nena Petricca from El Cajon, California, to support Duarte’s family, which has raised over £65,000. The GoFundMe page shared the heartbreaking news of Duarte’s sudden passing during a trip to Texas, just days after celebrating his 9th wedding anniversary.
While the public may recognize him as “FoodwithBearHands,” Duarte was cherished as a devoted husband, father, brother, and a dear friend to many. The community is urged to keep Duarte’s family in their thoughts and prayers during this challenging period.
Reports from TMZ revealed that the Sheriff’s Office stated Duarte approached officers in a threatening manner and disregarded commands to stop. Subsequently, Duarte advanced towards a deputy while making threatening remarks, leading to the fatal encounter.
As of now, funeral arrangements for Duarte remain undecided, as shared by Nena. This ongoing situation is continuously developing, and for the latest updates, readers are encouraged to follow reliable news sources like Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook, or visit The Mirror homepage.
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