In The Bear series on FX, Carmy's older brother, Michael Berzatto, was known as Mikey. The defining event of the show was Mikey's death, which permanently changed his family's life. Mikey's demise was briefly revisited in season 3 of The Bear, leaving fans wondering – "How did Mikey die in The Bear?" Discover the reason for the horrific demise of one of our favorite characters here.

Spoiler alert: This article contains heavy spoilers about the story and characters of The Bear. Therefore, be sure to watch all three seasons of the show in advance to avoid spoiling your intended experience.

Michael Berzatto, the owner of The Original Beef of Chicagoland, was a man full of personality. He was much loved by his family and friends, but that did not stop him from ultimately ending his own life. Mikey's life was only shown through brief flashbacks until Season 2, and now The Bear Season 3 gives us a complete picture of how Mikey took his own life.

It was revealed in the series that Mikey (played by Jon Bernthal) committed suicide by shooting himself in the head on the State Street Bridge in Chicago. Mikey's death was the turning point in Carmy's life, leading our protagonist (played by Jeremy Allen White) to take over his brother's restaurant. The aftermath of Mikey's demise and his funeral were briefly shown in the first episode of Season 3.