'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34, Reports Say
Representatives said the actor and disability-rights advocate is remembered for challenging stereotypes and promoting greater representation for people with disabilities.
- Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died Monday, October 12, 2026, at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas, his representatives confirmed.
- Mitte's breakout role as Walter White Jr. in the AMC series 'Breaking Bad' spanned 56 episodes across five seasons, and he lived with cerebral palsy, which he channeled into disability advocacy.
- Last week, Mitte appeared on The Joe Vulpis Podcast discussing Breaking Bad's legacy, and on September 30, he made his final public appearance at the 'Talking to Strangers' premiere in Beverly Hills.
- TMZ reported the cause of death as suicide, citing a county official, while law enforcement officials stated the investigation into Mitte's death remains ongoing.
- As president of The Mitte Foundation and ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, Mitte dedicated his platform to challenging stereotypes and advancing disability representation in entertainment.
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U.S. actor R.J. Mette, who is famous for the expression of Walter White Jr. in Breking Bad, died at the age of 34.
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'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34
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RJ Mitte, who starred in Breaking Bad, has died, according to a statement from his representative. He was 34. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," the statement said. No [...]
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