Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte appeared on the red carpet for his latest film just days before his trragic death. The actor, aged 34, attended the premier of Talking to Strangers in California on walked on September 30 before passing away on October 12 in Texas.
His representative told Deadline: “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, RJ brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”
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His cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
RJ was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three. His latest film tells the story of introvert with cerebral palsy who forms an interesting friendship.
Four days before his death, RJ posted about the film on Facebook. He said it is a movie with a “little love, some comedy, and maybe even some drama.”
RJ used his fame to advocate for disability rights. He served as a celebrity ambassador for several organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
US actor and singer Vincent Martella, best known for lending his voice to Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb, shared a tribute to X as he reacted the loss of RJ.
“What a kind and wonderful person. Devastating,” he wrote.
“So young and genuinely nice to everyone he spoke to. This is truly awful. Sending love to his family.”
RJ shot to stardom in 2008 after landing a lead role in hit crime series Breaking Bad, starring as the son of mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who transforms into a ruthless drug kingpin.
RJ starred as Walter White Jr and appeared in 56 episodes.
He first appeared in the series aged 15 and had a recurring role until its conclusion in 2013, featuring alongside Hollywood stars such as Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Bob Odenkirk and Dean Norris.
During his career, RJ walked the catwalk for a Vivienne Westwood fashion show and presented part of Channel 4’s coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.
He has also appeared in several music videos, working with the likes of English band Nothing But Thieves and US rockers Hollywood Undead.
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