In brief
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr in AMC’s acclaimed drama Breaking Bad, died aged 34 in Brownsville, Texas, under unclear circumstances. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his personal experience to bring authenticity to the role and earned a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014. Beyond acting, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children, and founded The Mitte Foundation to challenge disability stereotypes and promote better representation. Breaking Bad aired from 2008 to 2013, earning 58 Primetime Emmy nominations and 16 wins. Mitte’s death marks a significant loss for entertainment and advocacy circles.
US actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in AMC’s Breaking Bad, has died aged 34 in Brownsville, Texas.
His representatives stated that the actor, philanthropist and disability‑rights advocate had passed away suddenly. No official cause has yet been released.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his personal experience to bring authenticity to his character. He won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 for his performances on the series.
Beyond acting, Mitte was a spokesperson for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children, and he founded The Mitte Foundation to challenge stereotypes and promote better representation for people with disabilities.
Breaking Bad premiered in 2008 and ran for five seasons, earning 58 Primetime Emmy nominations and 16 wins, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2013 and 2014.
Mitte first moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to support his younger sister’s acting pursuits. His initial audition in LA was for a state anti‑meth PSA, a theme that resonated when he later secured the role that would define his career.
