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RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, died at age 34 on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Representing Mitte confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause of it. An advocate for disability rights and a philanthropist, Mitte had cerebral palsy which he shared with his character from the show. His contributions to raising awareness about disabilities and advocating for their better representation were significant throughout his career.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-12,
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Story summary
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, died at age 34 on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. No cause of death was provided by his representatives, who confirmed the news to multiple entertainment outlets including Variety and Deadline.
Mitte, born with cerebral palsy, played the character Walt Jr., also living with the condition, for 56 episodes across five seasons of the Emmy-winning show from 2008 to 2013. Beyond Breaking Bad, he appeared in several other TV series such as Switched at Birth and The Guardians of Justice, using his platform to advocate for disability rights.
Mitte was an ambassador for organizations like United Cerebral Palsy, Shriners Children's, and Can Do Canines, and founded the Mitte Foundation to support grants and scholarships aimed at those in need. His work extended beyond acting; he walked the catwalk for Vivienne Westwood and presented part of Channel 4’s coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.
His death is mourned by fans and colleagues alike, highlighting his impact both on screen and off as a passionate advocate for disability representation in entertainment.
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The Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte died on Monday aged 34, his representatives confirmed.
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Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas.
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No cause of death was given.
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“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” Mitte’s representatives said in a statement provided to Variety and Deadline.
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A representative for Mitte did not immediately return the Guardian’s request for comment.
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Mitte played Walter White Jr, the son of Bryan Cranston’s high school chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin, on 56 episodes of the acclaimed AMC show, often cited as one of the best television programs of all time.
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Mitte had cerebral palsy, a condition he shared with his Breaking Bad character.
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In 2015, he spoke to the Guardian about being a disabled actor who plays disabled characters.
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“You accept the risks and you accept these will be the parts you play.
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But it’s all about how you play those parts – you have to show the inner strength that people have.”
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In addition to Breaking Bad, Mitte had roles on several series, including Switched at Birth and The Guardians of Justice.
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Just days before his death, he was promoting his new movie, Talking to Strangers, billed as a “romantic tragedy”.
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Earlier this month, Mitte appeared on the Joe Vulpis Podcast, speaking in depth about his time on Breaking Bad.
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He noted his character was based on a real-life friend of the show’s creator, Vince Gilligan.
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“It really felt real playing this character and getting into the groove with this character,” Mitte said.
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Offscreen, Mitte was an outspoken advocate for disability representation in entertainment, and served in various philanthropic roles, including as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and as president of the Mitte Foundation.
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Born in 1992, Mitte was raised in Mississippi by adoptive parents.
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In a 2016 interview with the Guardian, he said he found out he was adopted when he was eight years old.
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“My step-brother told me.
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He’d overheard my mum and my stepdad at the time talking about it, and he threw it in my face.
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But I didn’t really care.
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It didn’t seem relevant, because I never once in my life felt unloved or like I was a burden.”
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