RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role in the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad, died by suicide. According to reports, he was found dead in his Brownsville, Texas, home on October 12, 2026. Recently, Mitte was honored at a ceremony in Brownsville, Texas. For the unversed, the celebration of life was held on October 16, 2026. During the ceremony, RJ’s younger sister got emotional remembering him.
RJ Mitte’s younger sister, Lacianne Carriere, breaks down in tears at celebration of life
RJ Mitte’s younger sister, Lacianne Carriere, delivered an emotional speech at her brother’s October 16, 2026, celebration of life in Brownsville, Texas. She recalled how her brother became a father figure to her after their mother was paralyzed in an accident. She said:
“RJ Mitte was my older brother, but I not only just lost a brother, but I also lost my father. My mom was a single mother, and when I was two weeks old, she was in an accident that paralyzed her from the waist down for the first few years of my life. And my brother immediately took on a father role.”
Expressing her grief, Lacianne shared that she is at a loss for words and just wanted to say that every part of her was RJ. She said they had a lot in common. She added that she misses her brother. Earlier, in a 2016 interview, the Breaking Bad actor opened up about caring for his younger sister after their mother’s accident.
Recalling the time, Mitte said that he did everything, from changing his sister’s diapers to feeding her. He said that they shared a 12-year age gap. He added that he was both a father figure and a brother to Lacianne. The Breaking Bad actor became his family’s primary breadwinner at 13.
Lacianne shared how much Mitte loved Brownsville. Although RJ was born in Jackson, Mississippi, he had a strong connection to Brownsville through his grandfather, Roy F. Mitte. For those unaware, the 34-year-old actor continued his grandparents’ philanthropic legacy as president of the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation.
Lacianne promised that her brother’s legacy in Brownsville would continue even after his death. During her speech, she also shared a message for people who might be going through difficult times. She encouraged them not to feel alone and to reach out to others for support. RJ’s mother, Dyna, also attended the ceremony but did not give a speech.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Dyna recalled the moment before her son’s death. She mentioned that she called him on the morning of October 12, 2026. However, when he didn’t pick up the call, it wasn’t unusual because he often slept till noon. So, she picked up lunch and went to Mitte. After reaching his place, she found him dead.
More about RJ Mitte
The Breaking Bad star was born on August 21, 1992, and later adopted by Roy Frank Mitte Jr. and Dyna Mitte when he was just a few weeks old. While nothing is known about his biological parents, it was revealed that he was delivered by an emergency C-section and was not breathing at the time of his birth.
Mitte rose to fame with Breaking Bad. However, the success did not lead to as many acting opportunities as he had hoped. Little did people know that the Breaking Bad actor spent years privately challenging Hollywood to give disabled actors more opportunities. On October 12, 2026, TMZ reported that RJ Mitte had passed away. His reps later confirmed the devastating news of his death. According to his reps, RJ died by suicide at the age of 34.
Rest in peace, RJ Mitte.
Pic credit: RJ Mitte/IG
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