THE wife of food influencer Michael Duarte has broken her silence following his death.
Duarte, known as Food With Bear Hands, was shot dead by cops after allegedly waving a knife erratically.
Duarte’s wife, Jess, has spoken out for the first time and told TMZ she’s “struggled” what to do.
She paid a glowing tribute to him on social media.
“I plan to keep his legacy going not only for him, but his family,” she wrote on Instagram.
“He gave everyone every bit of him so it’s my turn to give it back.
“I’m not quite sure what that looks like yet but hopefully he will lead me on that path.”
Duarte died just days after celebrating his wedding anniversary.
Texas cops encountered him waving a knife before ordering him to drop it.
Medina County sheriffs claimed the influencer was making threats.
“Duarte charged toward the Deputy while yelling, ‘I’m going to kill you,” they claimed.
Duarte. a dad of one, was treated at the scene then rushed to San Antonio hospital where he tragically died.
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