
For over two million followers across social media, Michael Duarte's online presence was a source of comfort, joy, and sizzling barbecue. Known as 'FoodWithBearHands', his Instagram and TikTok feeds were a daily destination for engaging cooking videos.
That feed went tragically silent. The sudden news of his death on 8 November 2025 has left his worldwide fanbase in a state of turmoil, struggling to understand a loss that came without warning.