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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte has passed away at the age of 34
RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on the iconic AMC drama series Breaking Bad, has died. Mitte was 34 years old. Early reports indicate he died by suicide.
According to county officials, RJ Mitte died Monday, October 12, in Texas, with TMZ reporting they were told the cause of death was suicide and that the investigation is ongoing. At this time, however, an official cause of death has not been confirmed by either authorities or Mitte’s team.
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has passed away at the age of 34 years old, with early unconfirmed reports stating that he died by suicide
Mitte was best known for playing Walt Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White and Anna Gunn’s Skyler White, in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad across its five seasons, which ran for a total of 62 episodes from 2008 to 2013. Breaking Bad is widely considered to be one of the greatest television shows ever made.
Both the character of Walt Jr. and Mitte suffered from cerebral palsy — the character’s symptoms were more severe than Mitte’s — with Mitte becoming a prominent advocate for more roles for actors with disabilities in Hollywood.
In addition to Breaking Bad, Mitte’s credits included The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!), and he most recently had a role in the 2025 film Westhampton.
“It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement reads.
Our thoughts are with Mitte’s family, friends, fans, and various loved ones during this difficult time.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.