Meals influencer Michael Duarte‘s spouse is talking out for the primary time since his surprising loss of life … sharing an emotional tribute whereas pushing again on what she calls damaging misinformation.

Michael’s spouse, Jess launched a press release to TMZ … “I’ve struggled with what to do since his passing, so I am doing what feels proper … sharing his tales. Whether or not they’re about his content material or Mike because the husband, daddy and good friend to all.”

She tells us the love from followers and the BBQ group has been a lifeline, saying she’s moved by how many individuals Mike impressed and hopes to hold his legacy ahead, at the same time as she figures out what which means.

Jess says the assist has given her energy, including she will be able to “Really feel him transferring mountains.” Although she’s nonetheless grappling with the loss, she’s starting to see his function “was a lot larger.”

She says the household is engaged on memorial preparations and can share particulars quickly. However she additionally instantly addresses the noise on-line, including … “The false narratives are disheartening and disrespectful to the legacy of an exquisite man. That is an lively investigation, and I ask the media and public to chorus from sharing unverified data.”

She ends her message with a heartbreaking line sharing … “Mike, I am proud to be your spouse, and I’ll carry that title with honor for the remainder of my life. See you on the opposite facet, Daddy.”

We broke the story … deputies in Texas responded to a 911 name a few man with a knife performing erratically. The sheriff’s workplace says Duarte confronted a deputy, then allegedly charged at her shouting “I will kill you,” main her to fireplace two rounds. He was taken to a hospital the place he was pronounced useless.