Jessica Duarte is the wife of the recently deceased food influencer Michael Duarte, find out more about her and their relationship below
As the online food community mourns the tragic loss of one of its most beloved creators, find out more about his wife below.
Who is Jessica Duarte, wife of food influencer and content creator Michael Duarte aka FoodWithBearHands
Food influencer #Michael_Duarte was fatally shot by a #Texas deputy while he was allegedly acting erratically
Food influencer Michael Duarte was gunned down by a Texas sheriff’s deputy after allegedly threatening “to kill everyone” with a knife during an unhinged altercation… pic.twitter.com/xwkSccIehn
— ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) November 13, 2025
Michael’s sudden death has left fans devastated and searching for answers, with tributes pouring in from all corners.
Michael Duarte passes away
Popular food influencer Michael Duarte, who is widely known as “FoodWithBearHands,” recently passed away on November 8, 2025, in Texas.
Michael was shot dead by a Texas sheriff’s deputy after he threatened the officer with a knife and charged at her on November 8 in Castroville, Texas after deputies responded to a call to emergency services regarding a”male subject with a knife acting erratically. Duarte was given multiple verbal commands to drop the knife and get on the ground, which he ignored after which he was shot dead.
BREAKING: Food influencer Michael Duarte fatally shot by police in Texas, per TMZ.
Officials say officers responded to a call of a man armed with a knife "acting erratically" on Nov. 8.
When officers arrived, Duarte charged while shouting, "I'm going to kill you," the Sheriff's… pic.twitter.com/RMu1jqa4By
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 12, 2025
His family described it as a horrible incident, with his agency, Alooma Media Group, confirming the news and requesting privacy.
Duarte grew up in a small town in California and emerged as one of the most trusted and relatable food influencers online. He earned millions of followers across TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook with his friendly, down-to-earth presentation style, and following his death, he now leaves behind his wife, Jessica, and their six-year-old daughter, Oakley.
Jessica Duarte revealed that she is struggling with the loss of her husband, nearly a week after the 36-year-old’s death during a family trip to Texas.
“I’ve struggled with what to do since his passing so I’m doing what feels right and that’s sharing his stories. Whether they be about his content or Mike as my husband, daddy and friend to all,” she wrote on Duarte’s Instagram FoodWithBearHands.
Jessica Duarte biography and age
Jessica Duarte is the wife of Michael Duarte, who has largely kept a low profile despite her husband’s fame. She is known for her warm presence and occasional features in pictures and short videos that Michael shares. Although her exact age has not been publicly revealed, she is likely in her late 20s or early 30s.
Relationship and marriage with Michael Duarte
Michael and Jessica Durte were married together for nine years and had just celebrated their ninth anniversary just three days before his passing on November 8, 2025. The couple shared a strong bond, and Michael occasionally shared moments of their life online. They have a daughter named Oakley who is currently 6 years old.
Net worth
While details about Jessica’s net worth are not available, her husband, Michael Duarte, had an estimated net worth of around USD 1 million.
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