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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 as death investigation continues
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died at 34.
A county official confirmed that he died in Texas on Monday, and a death investigation is ongoing.
A separate source said his death was by suicide, but the investigation has not concluded.
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of the series, which ran from 2008 to 2013.
He had cerebral palsy and advocated for disability awareness and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
His representative also said he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
Breaking Bad castmates Aaron Paul and Dean Norris publicly mourned him.
RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died in Texas at age 34, according to a county official.
A death investigation is ongoing, and a separate source told TMZ that Mitte died by suicide.
Mitte’s representative described him as an actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate.
Breaking Bad castmates Aaron Paul and Dean Norris publicly mourned him.
- Who
- RJ Mitte, actor known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad.
- What
- He died at age 34. A death investigation is ongoing; a separate source told TMZ that he died by suicide.
- When
- Monday; the article does not give the date of his death.
- Where
- Texas.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad.
Mitte died in Texas, according to a county official; a death investigation is ongoing.
- Age
- 34
- Known role
- Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad
- Breaking Bad appearances
- 56 episodes
- Series run
- 2008–2013
- Reported location of death
- Texas
What people are saying
I am heartbroken over this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed.
I am heartbroken.
It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.
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Oh my God! Was working just found out about RJ I am heartbroken Though RJ didn’t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed. This is so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. Thinking of him and
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