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Breaking Bad actor R.J. Mitte dies at 34 in Brownsville, Texas
R.J. Mitte, an actor and disability rights advocate, has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas.
He was best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the TV series Breaking Bad, which ran for five seasons from 2008 to 2013.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child and later spoke up for performers with disabilities.
His co-stars, including Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Dean Norris, have shared tributes.
Accounts differ on whether he died by suicide: one report says his representatives confirmed this, while another says no cause was disclosed.
Police said the cause and manner of death are still pending as an investigation continues.
R.J. Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas.
His representatives said he died Monday, while the Brownsville Police Department said the cause and manner of death remained under investigation.
The Hollywood Reporter said no cause of death had been revealed, while TMZ reported that he died by suicide.
Mitte’s Breaking Bad co-stars and other entertainment figures shared tributes after his death.
Mitte was also a disability rights advocate and had cerebral palsy.
- Who
- R.J. Mitte, actor and disability rights advocate.
- What
- He died at age 34. The cause and manner of death were still under investigation.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Brownsville, Texas.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, according to his representatives.
The Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12:50 p.m. local time and found Mitte dead at his home.
Breaking Bad co-stars and other entertainment figures shared tributes.
- Age
- 34
- Location
- Brownsville, Texas
- Role
- Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad
- Series run
- Five seasons, from 2008 to 2013
- Police call
- 12:50 p.m. local time
What people are saying
The cause and manner of death are still pending, as there is currently an ongoing investigation
I am at a loss. I am heartbroken over this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed.
He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed.
I’ll miss you, son.
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RJ Mitte has passed. We spent a little time together when I was shooting Breaking Bad. He was lovely and this is very sad news indeed. Rest in Peace.
Wow, this absolutely broke my heart. 💔 We used to hang out during NYFW, and he was always such a kind soul. RJ Mitte was so talented and gone far too soon. Rest peacefully. 🕊️❤️
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