RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34, according to TMZ.
TMZ reported that a county official confirmed Mitte died in Texas on Monday, October 12. The outlet reported that he died by suicide, with law enforcement saying an investigation remained ongoing.
Mitte played Walter and Skyler White’s teenage son, also known as Flynn, in the AMC drama. He starred alongside Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn during the series’ run from 2008 to 2013.
Before landing his breakthrough role, Mitte worked as a background actor on Hannah Montana and Everybody Hates Chris.
AMCRJ Mitte’s work extended beyond Breaking Bad
Like his character, Mitte had cerebral palsy, although his condition was milder than Walter Jr.’s. Away from the series, he used his platform to advocate for actors with disabilities and speak out against bullying.
His later screen credits included Switched at Birth, The Oak Room, The Guardians of Justice and Triumph, which he also executive produced.
In 2025, the Disability Rights Legal Center named Mitte its Dream Award recipient, recognizing his advocacy and work challenging barriers in entertainment.
The organization highlighted his roles as president of The Mitte Foundation, an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children, and a member of SAG-AFTRA’s Performers with Disabilities Committee.
Mitte announced his engagement to Kennedy Suarez in October 2025 after proposing during a fundraising gala benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego.
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