RJ Mitte, who was best known for his role as ‘Walter White Jr.’ on Breaking Bad, passed away at the age of 34. The news came as a shock not only to his fans but also to many in the industry. Reports state that RJ died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, on October 12, 2026. It is worth mentioning that just a few days before his death, the actor spoke about his hopes for old age in one of his final interviews.
RJ Mitte wanted to stay true to himself in his old age
RJ Mitte appeared for what would become one of his final interviews on October 3, 2026, on the Brownsville in Motion podcast. In the episode, the Breaking Bad actor was asked to “paint a picture” of what he thought life would look like when he reached the age of 50. To this, RJ declared that he would just stay true to himself. He said that he did not want to end up becoming a grumpy middle-aged person. In his words:
“I would hope to stay true to what I believe and to what I want to achieve. And not be a grumpy middle-aged person.”
RJ Mitte has been battling cerebral palsy since the age of 3, leading him to have a lot of pain. Because of his condition, RJ explained that he always envisioned himself “being all shriveled” when he got older. He also said that diet and exercise were very important for him.
During the same interview, RJ Mitte spoke about his hopes for The Mitte Foundation, which is a Texas-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities. Notably, RJ had served as the President of the foundation. He said that he hopes that it continues to maintain its mission. He said that they already have a very strong team and believed it’s all about growing the endowment while maintaining their community and relationships. He added:
“I hope that we just continue to put kids in schools, to provide those resources and tools to give more education, more opportunity. Our scholars at the foundation, we have some of the best and brightest kids. We will continue to provide these resources and tools.”
RJ went on to gush about how proud he was to work with a team of people that contained his mission and continues this growth.
Investigation into RJ Mitte’s death is still ongoing
RJ Mitte’s sudden death has left everyone heartbroken, including those from his Brownsville, Texas community. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Judge, Cyndi Hinojosa, told Page Six that RJ was a beloved member of their community whose family had deep roots there, dating back to his grandfather. She shared:
“In recent years, RJ built on those connections, becoming actively involved with local residents and the arts community and helping open a cultural museum. He meant so much to this community, and his loss will be deeply felt.”
Reports state that the investigation into RJ’s death is still ongoing. It was the actor’s rep who confirmed the news of his passing. They said, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
RJ’s former co-stars are also mourning the actor after the news of his death, including his TV dad, Bryan Cranston. He said that he was in “deep despair” as his “sweet son” on Breaking Bad had died. He also noted how RJ played the role of ‘Walter Jr.’ with a lot of joy and enthusiasm.
Rest in peace, RJ Mitte.
Photo Credit: RJ Mitte/IG, YouTube
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