Actor RJ Mitte passed away on Monday at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas, with his death by suicide confirmed by his representative according to Variety, as well as in a formal statement released by his talent management agency. Best known for playing Walter White Jr., the disabled son of a meth kingpin played by Bryan Cranston in the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad across all five seasons from 2008 to 2013, Mitte first appeared in the show as a teenager and brought authenticity to the character by drawing directly from his own real-life experience living with cerebral palsy. Over time, this work grew into passionate advocacy as he became an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s—a nonprofit hospital network—while also serving as president of The Mitte Foundation to support philanthropic efforts, challenge stereotypes, promote greater representation for people with disabilities, and work as a Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) spokesman for performers with disabilities, prompting his agency to remember him as a beloved actor, philanthropist, and disability rights champion with profound sadness.
‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte Passes Away at the Age of 34
