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RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr in the TV series "Breaking Bad," died at age 34 on Monday, according to reports from his representatives. Born with cerebral palsy, Mitte used his platform to advocate for disability rights and worked with organizations like United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. Fellow actor Vincent Martella expressed grief over the loss, describing Mitte as kind and wonderful.
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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 TV star rose to fame in his role as Cranston’s on-screen son Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning series, and used his platform to advocate for disability rights from his experience of living with cerebral palsy.
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Mitte’s death was announced by his representatives on Monday, according to reports.
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Mitte, real name Roy Frank Mitte III, was an actor and producer who started his career in entertainment playing minor roles in sitcoms such as Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana.
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He made a name for himself in 2008 after landing a lead role in hit crime series Breaking Bad, starring as the son of mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher Walter White, who transforms into a ruthless drug kingpin.
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He also landed TV roles in Switched At Birth, Vegas, Now Apocalypse and Chance, and has featured in films such as Time Share, Dixieland and Westhampton.
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During his varied career, Mitte walked the catwalk for a Vivienne Westwood fashion show, and also presented part of Channel 4’s coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.
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Mitte → walk → Paralympics
Mitte has also appeared in several music videos, working with the likes of English band Nothing But Thieves and US rockers Hollywood Undead.
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At the age of three, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, which the NHS describes as the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination caused by a problem with the brain that develops around birth.
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Mitte was outspoken about his disability and passionate about using his platform as an actor to educate and inform viewers.
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He was also an ambassador for several disability and health organisations, including United Cerebral Palsy, Shriners Children’s and Can Do Canines and he was the president of the Mitte Foundation, which provides grants and scholarships to those in need.
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US actor and singer Vincent Martella, best known for lending his voice to Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb, shared a tribute to X as he reacted to the “devastating” news.
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Devastating,” he wrote.
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“So young and genuinely nice to everyone he spoke to.
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he → speak → everyone
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