Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34 in Texas

Actor RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, has died at age 34 in Texas. A county official confirmed his death to TMZ on Monday, October 12, 2026, while law enforcement continued investigating the circumstances.

TMZ reported that Mitte died by suicide, citing information it received about his death. The outlet said the investigation remained ongoing, and no further details about the circumstances were provided in its report.

Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad, the television drama in which he played Walter White Jr. His other acting credits included The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).

Earlier in October, Mitte spent time with his Breaking Bad co-star Luis Moncada. Social media posts from the gathering showed the pair smiling, according to TMZ.

Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, whom he had dated for several years. TMZ reported that he proposed last year.

In a 2019 interview with a TMZ photographer, Mitte discussed the need for greater representation of actors with disabilities in Hollywood. His comments addressed opportunities for disabled performers in the entertainment industry.

The circumstances surrounding Mitte's death remained under investigation, according to law enforcement officials cited by TMZ.