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Aaron Paul: RJ Mitte Was 'an Inspiration for so Many'
Paul shared an emotional tribute and a mental health video as Mitte’s representatives said the actor died by suicide, prompting a 988 hotline reminder.
- Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul paid tribute to co-star Roy Frank Mitte III after the actor died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, at 34. Paul called Mitte "an absolute tragic loss" in a social media memorial.
- Mitte gained fame as a teenager playing Walter White, known as Flynn, on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad. He appeared alongside Bryan Cranston and Paul in the show that ran from 2008 to 2013.
- Paul remembered Mitte as "an inspiration for so many," often calling his co-star "Superman" for his kindness and strength. Mitte lived with cerebral palsy and used his platform to advocate for disability rights.
- Encouraging those struggling to seek help, Paul wrote, "Life is so damn special." Those experiencing thoughts of suicide can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling or texting 988 for support.
- Before his Breaking Bad role, Mitte appeared in sitcoms including Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana. He was also a producer who championed disability rights throughout his career in entertainment.
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Bob Odenkirk Breaks Silence on 'Breaking Bad' Actor RJ Mitte's Tragic Passing: 'Deeply Sad'
Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk has released a statement on the passing of RJ Mitte. RJ, […] The post Bob Odenkirk Breaks Silence on ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte’s Tragic Passing: ‘Deeply Sad’ appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.
The actor of 'Breaking Bad' has remembered his fellow cast as an inspiration for his strength and kindness and has launched a message about the importance of caring for mental health
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