Overview
- His talent agency, Alooma Media Group, confirmed on Nov. 9 that Duarte died Nov. 8 while traveling in Texas, citing a “horrible accident” as described by his family.
- Relatives launched a GoFundMe to return his body to California and cover funeral expenses, and the campaign has surpassed $61,000 according to reports.
- Duarte is survived by his wife, Jessica, and their 6-year-old daughter, Oakley.
- The California-based creator built a following of roughly 2 million across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube with barbecue and grilling videos.
- Tributes from peers and his agency highlighted his generosity and devotion to family, as funeral plans and the precise circumstances of the incident remain unannounced.