RJ Mitte Dies at 34 After Breaking Bad Role

Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on AMC's Breaking Bad, died at 34 on Monday, according to his representatives and a spokesperson from the office of Justice of the Peace Cindy Hinojosa in Brownsville, Texas, as authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

NBC News reported that representatives did not provide a cause of death and asked for privacy for Mitte's family and loved ones. CNN reported that a representative from Formation Talent had no comment.

Mitte's representatives described him as an actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate while confirming his passing.

"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.

The statement highlighted Mitte's work beyond acting, including advocacy connected to his experience with cerebral palsy. His condition was incorporated into his role as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, according to NBC News.

"Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion," said RJ Mitte's representatives.

Mitte was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and moved to Hollywood in 2006, where he began studying acting, according to information cited by NBC News. His breakout performance came in Breaking Bad, which debuted in January 2008 when he was 15.

"Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s," said RJ Mitte's representatives.

Representatives also said Mitte served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives while promoting representation for people with disabilities. He appeared in films including The Oak Room in 2020 and The Recall in 2017.