R J Mitte Death Cause Is Revealed After Breaking Bad Career

R J Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr on Breaking Bad, died at 34 in Texas after his representative confirmed his cause of death as suicide, according to People. Mitte had previously spoken publicly about cerebral palsy and mental health.

Before his death, Mitte used his public profile to advocate for disability awareness and equal opportunities. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 3 and discussed how the condition shaped his experiences.

"Cerebral palsy and mental health go hand in hand because when you have a physical disability you're twice as likely to be bullied," Mitte said in 2015, according to the Australian Broadcast Corporation.

Mitte continued to describe his approach to challenges through his personal experiences with disability and adaptation.

"One thing I've learned from my disability is that when there is an obstacle, you adapt and grow. You can't let that obstacle break you down and discourage you," Mitte said in 2015, according to Brain Health.

The actor also connected his advocacy work with the opportunities created by Breaking Bad, the series where he played Walter White Jr from 2008 to 2013.

"With the work I've done, with people with disabilities and equal opportunity, employment and advocacy and really just trying to remind people that they have a voice and lend my voice, that's really the greatest thing that Breaking Bad has given me," Mitte said on The Joe Vulpis Podcast.

Mitte made his final public appearance on Sept. 30 in Beverly Hills, California, at a screening for Talking To Strangers. He was also preparing for the release of his horror film One Eye Open on Oct. 16.

The actor reflected on Breaking Bad's long-term impact and his experience growing up while working on the series.

"It's unbelievable. It's truly life-changing," Mitte said on The Joe Vulpis Podcast about the show's legacy.

Breaking Bad cast members responded to Mitte's death with tributes. Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, and Dean Norris, who portrayed Hank Schrader, both shared messages honoring their former co-star.

"I am at a loss," Aaron Paul said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Paul followed with a longer statement expressing grief over Mitte's death.

"I am heartbroken over this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed.

And to whoever happens to be reading this, please know you are loved, and you are not alone. Always remember that," Aaron Paul said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dean Norris remembered Mitte as a young actor on the Breaking Bad set and described his reaction after learning of the death.

"heartbroken" was how Dean Norris described his reaction to learning of Mitte's death.

Norris also shared a message about his relationship with Mitte during the production of Breaking Bad.

"Though RJ didn’t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed. This is so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. Thinking of him and his family," Dean Norris wrote on X.

Outside his acting career, Mitte had also spoken about his relationship with fiancée Kennedy Suarez after their engagement announcement in 2025.

"I'm thrilled to have found my person, my partner in life who makes me want to be better, no matter what we're doing. Kennedy is my everything and I can't wait to officially start our life together and see what adventures life takes us on next," Mitte told People in October 2025.