Overview
- Michael Duarte died on Nov. 8 while traveling in Texas, described by his family as a “horrible accident” on a GoFundMe page.
- Alooma Media Group confirmed his passing on Nov. 9 in an Instagram tribute praising his impact and character.
- The fundraiser states costs include repatriating his body to California and paying for funeral arrangements for his family.
- Duarte is survived by his wife, Jessica, and their 6-year-old daughter, Oakley, shortly after the couple marked nine years of marriage.
- The food creator amassed over 2 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, with funeral plans and incident details still unshared.