Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34. He played Walter White Jr. in the hit show
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34.
The actor – who starred as Walter White Jr. in the hit show alongside Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul – died in Texas. His representatives confirmed that Mitte died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas.
In a statement shared with news outlets, they wrote: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.
“Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”
A cause of death is currently unknown. Tributes have flooded in for the actor, with fans and friends taking to social media to pay their respects. One wrote: “RIP RJ. What a legend. Your legacy lives on forever.”
“Oh my gosh man. RIP. This hits so much harder watching now,” another wrote alongside a video of Mitte discussing whether there would be a future for his Breaking Bad character through a new show.
As well as 56 episodes of Breaking Bad, Mitte also appeared in The Oak Room, Recall and The Guardians of Justice. He was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, with him having proposed to her just last year after a long time together.
Alongside his acting career, Mitte – who lived with cerebral palsy – was also an advocate for disability representation in the industry. He said: “I’ve spent my life learning how to adapt and turn challenges into strengths. Acting became an extension of that. Storytelling allows me to show the world that disability isn’t a limitation; it’s a perspective. Every role I take on is an opportunity to expand what people think is possible.
“Living with CP gives me a deep understanding of how my body works, how it moves, and how it adapts. I try to bring that authenticity into every character. I also look for filmmakers who want to represent people with disabilities living full, rewarding, fulfilling lives, not defined by their diagnosis but shaped by their humanity.”
Mitte also explained how he underwent “years of physical, occupational, and speech therapy” from as young as three-years-old. He shared the important of disability being “part of his story” but insisted it did not “define his story”.
Mitte’s last Instagram post was just 23 hours where he shared a story about movie One Eye Open. Just five days ago, a new podcast interview was released where he spoke about his Breaking Bad character. “There’s always more to be told,” he said of the character’s story and if there could be another sequel or prequel, “The fans control if things get made. I set a bar for myself as a young man that is kind of unobtainable. It’s a long way down from the top of the mountain.”
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