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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34, representatives say
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34.
His representatives said he died on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas, in an apparent suicide.
Mitte was best known for playing Walter White Jr. on the television series Breaking Bad.
He lived with cerebral palsy and was also a disability rights advocate and philanthropist.
His death has prompted tributes from fellow Breaking Bad stars.
The news has brought attention to both his acting career and his advocacy.
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RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died at 34, his representatives said.
He died on Monday, October 12, in Brownsville, Texas.
His death was described as an apparent suicide.
Mitte was a disability rights advocate living with cerebral palsy.
Breaking Bad co-stars began responding to news of his death.
- Who
- RJ Mitte, actor and disability rights advocate.
- What
- He died at 34; his death was described as an apparent suicide.
- When
- Monday, October 12. The article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Brownsville, Texas.
- Why
- The death was described as an apparent suicide; no motive is stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34.
Just Jared reported his death and said Breaking Bad co-stars were beginning to respond.
- Age
- 34
- Date of death
- Monday, October 12
- Location
- Brownsville, Texas
- Best-known role
- Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad
- Advocacy
- Disability rights
- Cause described
- Apparent suicide
What people are saying
It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte
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