RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad actor and disability advocate, dies at 34
The actor, who played Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed series, was remembered by co-star Bryan Cranston as ‘my sweet son’.
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RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, his representatives confirmed on Monday.
Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas. No cause of death has been given.
He rose to international recognition for his role on Breaking Bad, the acclaimed drama that became one of the most acclaimed television series of its era. Mitte portrayed the teenage son of the show's central character, Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston.
An advocate for disability representation
Beyond his acting work, Mitte was known as an advocate for disability representation in entertainment. He had cerebral palsy, a condition that also affected his character on the show, and he used his platform to speak publicly about inclusion and representation for people with disabilities in film and television.
Cranston, who played Mitte's on-screen father throughout the series, remembered him as “my sweet son,” reflecting the close bond the two developed during their years working together on the show.
Further details about memorial plans or the circumstances surrounding his death had not been released at the time of publication.
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- RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad, dies aged 34 — The Guardian — World
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