Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Passes Away at 34

RJ Mitte, an American actor and disability rights advocate, passed away at the age of 34 on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas. He was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time by Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa.

Mitte was best known for his portrayal of Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in the critically acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, which aired on AMC from 2008 to 2013. He had cerebral palsy, which he used to inform his performance, making him a prominent figure for disabled representation in the entertainment industry.

Following his death, his representatives released a statement expressing profound sadness over his passing. Bryan Cranston, who played his on-screen father Walter White, shared an emotional tribute on social media, stating he was devastated by Mitte's death and referred to him as his "sweet son" from the series.