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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the TV series “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34, his representative confirmed.
Before his death, he appeared on a podcast recorded on Oct.
5 and spoke about drawing on his life experiences in his acting.
He said he tried to make the most of his time.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and used his public profile to support disability rights and representation.
He said “Breaking Bad” gave him a platform to speak up for causes and help others.
He also said he hoped to keep funding projects and providing resources for people.
The account says he died by suicide, citing TMZ.
RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” died at age 34, his representative confirmed to Page Six.
TMZ reported that Mitte died by suicide.
In a podcast interview published days before his death, Mitte spoke about drawing on life experiences as an actor.
He said “Breaking Bad” gave him a platform to support disability rights and described helping others as one of his greatest achievements.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and worked to promote greater representation for people with disabilities.
- Who
- RJ Mitte, actor known for “Breaking Bad.
- What
- He died at age 34, his representative confirmed to Page Six. TMZ reported that he died by suicide.
- When
- Monday; the article was published October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated. TMZ reported that he died by suicide.
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Mitte spoke about his role in his new movie, “Talking to Strangers,” on the Stauros Entertainment podcast.
Mitte appeared on “The Joe Vulpis” podcast and discussed his life experiences and acting.
Mitte died at age 34, his representative confirmed to Page Six.
- Age
- 34
- Television role
- Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad
- Podcast appearance
- The Joe Vulpis” podcast, October 5
- Disability rights
- Mitte worked to challenge stereotypes and promote representation for people with disabilities
- New movie
- Talking to Strangers
What people are saying
I live life to the fullest
I have a very finite amount of time.
That’s really the greatest thing that ‘Breaking Bad’ has given me, is to be able to lend my voice to causes that make a meaningful impact that changes people’s lives
One of the things that makes me truly the happiest is helping others and my foundation work
Sources
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