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Breaking Bad co-stars honor RJ Mitte at celebration of life

Breaking Bad co-stars honor RJ Mitte at celebration of life

Former Breaking Bad co-stars gathered to honor RJ Mitte at a celebration of life on November 7.

The event was held at Hope Lutheran Church in Los Angeles, with family and friends also attending.

Mitte died by suicide on October 12, aged 34, according to his spokesperson.

He was best known for playing Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s character, on Breaking Bad.

Mitte had cerebral palsy and advocated for disability rights, drawing on his own experience to promote awareness and inclusion.

His spokesperson also said he supported charitable work and greater representation for people with disabilities.

The gathering celebrated his life and legacy weeks after his death.

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RJ Mitte’s representativespokesperson
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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Bryan CranstonBreaking Bad co-star
I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died.
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All that promise and potential now is such a loss. It is especially devastating to hear that he took his own life. Why?
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