RJ Mitte’s Mother Recalls Finding Him Following His Death by Suicide
- On Monday, actor RJ Mitte died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34. He was known for playing Walter White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad.
- Dyna, the actor's mother, discovered him after he failed to answer a phone call on Monday morning. She alleged she was unaware of his mental health struggles and noted he previously declined therapy, saying, "No, I've got it. I'm handling it."
- Breaking Bad co-star Anna Gunn recalled meeting Mitte when he was only 14 years old, stating she was "immediately struck by the depth and complexity" of the actor. Mitte also served as an ambassador for Shriners Children.
- Dylan Novak, a self-described celebrity evangelist, shared that Mitte discussed his Christian upbringing during a May convention encounter. When asked about his spiritual stance, Mitte replied, "I'd say I'm a Christian."
- The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides immediate support for those in distress; anyone experiencing a crisis can call or text 988 to reach counselors or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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RJ Mitte's mom recalls finding her son dead: ‘A mother should never have to find their child this way’
Dyna Mitte, mother of RJ Mitte, opened up about her son's battles before his tragic suicide, revealing her persistent encouragement for him to seek therapy as he believed himself capable of managing his struggles. On the day of his passing, she found him unresponsive after several unanswered calls. He faced intense pressures, including financial troubles stemming from an ex-business manager.
Dyna Mitte spoke to NBC News about the last days of her son; the star of Breaking Bad died on October 12, at 34
R.J. Mitte’s Mom Speaks Out on His Death
R.J. Mitte’s mom Dyna Mitte is breaking her silence on his shocking death at 34. In an interview with NBC News, Dana revealed that she was the one who found him dead at his home in Brownsville, Texas. According to Dana, she called him on Monday morning, but he didn’t answer the call. She shared, “I called him at 11. He didn’t answer, so I picked up lunch and went to take it to him, and that’s when I discovered him.” Dana believes that his suicid…
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