Popular food influencer Michael Duarte, famously known as FoodWithBearHands, died on November 8, 2025. In an exclusive new report, TMZ claimed that the influencer was shot by a deputy from the Medina County Sheriff's Office. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAccording to the news outlet, the police responded to reports about an ‘erratic’ Michael Duarte holding a knife and threatening people. When the officers arrived on the scene, Duarte was asked to drop the knife and get on the ground, but he refused.He allegedly advanced towards the officer, claiming he was going to kill them, before he was shot. TMZ wrote:“After multiple verbal commands were given for Duarte to get on the ground by the deputy, Duarte charged toward the deputy while yelling, 'I’m going to kill you.'”TMZ reported that the officer shot two rounds from her duty weapon. Michael was rushed to the University Hospital in San Antonio and was pronounced dead.More details on Michael Duarte’s passingMichael Duarte’s agency, Alooma Media Group, announced his death via a lengthy Instagram post on November 9, 2025. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe agency wrote:“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our valued client and dear friend, Michael Duarte. Michael was so much more than a client to us at Alooma. He was a true & loyal partner, a trusted collaborator, and above all, a remarkable person.”It continued:“His warmth, kindness, and generosity were felt in every interaction, and he had a way of making everyone around him feel valued and inspired.”The tribute spoke about Duarte’s legacy:“Michael's passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew him.”It added:“His legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication will continue to live on through the lives he touched.”Aloma Media concluded its tribute:“From all of us at Alooma, our hearts go out to Jessica, their daughter, and everyone who is mourning this loss. Michael will be deeply missed but never forgotten.”Accompanying the lengthy write-up was a family photo of Michael, his wife, and his daughter. At the time of his death, Duarte had over two million followers across his social media accounts, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.Read more: Matt Walsh assures followers that law enforcement is handling "graphic" threats made against his family which included drowning his sonRead more: "Morgan Freeman next": Fans react after Michael Caine & Matthew McConaughey sign deals with AI company ElevenLabs to make clones of their voices