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'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34, Reports Say
His representatives said no cause was immediately disclosed, while TMZ reported the actor died by suicide.
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, representatives confirmed that actor RJ Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34; TMZ reported he died by suicide, with police launching an investigation.
- Mitte gained fame playing Walter White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad, where he brought authenticity to the role by drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy.
- Beyond acting, the philanthropist served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and led The Mitte Foundation to challenge stereotypes and promote disability representation.
- The actor's credits include 2017's The Recall and 2020's The Oak Room, and he also appeared in The Guardians of Justice while engaged to Kennedy Suarez since 2025.
- Representatives have requested privacy for the family following the tragedy. For those experiencing thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988 for support.
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According to American press reports, actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr in the Breaking Bad series, died on Monday, October 12, 2026 in Texas, at the age of 34 only. According to the investigators, he committed suicide.
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Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
The TV star rose to fame for his role as Cranston’s on-screen son Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning series.
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