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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor, dies at 34 as circumstances are investigated
US actor RJ Mitte has died at 34.
He was best known for playing Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, the son of Walter White in the television series ‘Breaking Bad’.
The show ran from 2008 to 2013.
Mitte also acted in films and other television series.
He had cerebral palsy and supported disability awareness and inclusion, including through work with United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
Some reports say his death is being investigated as a suicide, while his representative said the cause had not been disclosed.
The circumstances of his death remain under investigation.
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34.
Reports said he died in Texas on Monday, and authorities were investigating the circumstances.
Some reports described his death as a suicide, while another said the cause had not been immediately disclosed.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and was an advocate for disability rights and inclusion.
He also served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
- Who
- RJ Mitte, the US actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad.
- What
- He died at 34. Reports described his death as a suspected suicide, but the cause was not immediately confirmed.
- When
- Monday, according to reports. The articles were published on October 12 and 13, 2026.
- Where
- Texas, according to reports citing county officials.
- Why
- The cause of death was not immediately disclosed, and an investigation was ongoing.
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Mitte first appeared as Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad.
Breaking Bad aired for five seasons.
Reports said Mitte died in Texas at 34.
Authorities were investigating the circumstances of his death.
- Age
- 34
- Breakthrough role
- Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad
- Breaking Bad run
- 2008–2013
- Reported location
- Texas
- Advocacy roles
- Ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s
What people are saying
Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion
At this time, we ask people to respect the privacy of RJ Mitte’s family and close ones.
Sources
Kulturnews in Kurzform – Spielte den Sohn von Walter White in «Breaking Bad»: RJ Mitte tot
Actor de "Breaking Bad", RJ Mitte, murió a los 34 años
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 — media
RJ Mitte, actor que interpretó al hijo de Walter White en 'Breaking Bad', muere a los 34 años
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies by suicide at 34
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