RJ Mitte Dies at 34 After Career in Breaking Bad

Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34 in Texas, according to TMZ and his representatives. His death was confirmed by a county official and his representatives, while law enforcement investigates.

TMZ reported that Mitte died on Monday and that authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death. The outlet also reported that officials were told he died by suicide.

Mitte's representatives confirmed his death to Deadline, saying he died in Brownsville, TX. They described him as an actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," said RJ Mitte's representatives.

Mitte became widely recognized for portraying Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston's character Walter White, in the television series Breaking Bad. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age and later worked as an advocate for disability rights.

According to the source article, Mitte served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, and was president of The Mitte Foundation. He had also become engaged to longtime girlfriend Kennedy Suarez the previous year.