RJ Mitte Dies At 34

Actor RJ Mitte died at age 34 on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas, his representatives and local officials confirmed. Mitte became widely known as Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s character, on Breaking Bad. He appeared from the five-season show’s debut, when he was 15. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy, as did his character, and drew on that experience in the role. He later promoted disability awareness, inclusion, and greater representation through several advocacy roles. His representatives called him a beloved actor, philanthropist, and disability-rights advocate, and asked for privacy. Co-stars Aaron Paul and Dean Norris mourned him. No cause of death has been officially disclosed. Police said they suspected no foul play, and an autopsy will be performed.