FILE – RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on Sept. 30, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
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Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the hit series “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34 years old.
What we know:
Mitte reportedly died by suicide on Monday in his home in Brownsville, Texas, according to TMZ.
What we don’t know:
His official cause of death has yet to be confirmed as of this report.
RJ Mitte’s career and advocacy
Mitte was best known for his starring role in “Breaking Bad” as Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White, who was played by Bryan Cranston.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in real life and his character on the show also had cerebral palsy.
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He worked on several other productions, including “The Oak Room,” “The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!),” and “The Recall,” just to name a few.
Dig deeper:
Mitte was diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy when he was a toddler and has been an advocate for disability awareness and inclusion, according to IMDB.
He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriner’s Children’s. He was also president of The Mitte Foundation.
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