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RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star, Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter Jr. in 'Breaking Bad,' has passed away at the age of 34.

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RJ Mitte's Death

RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter Jr. in the Emmy-winning series 'Breaking Bad,' has died at the age of 34.

His death was confirmed by his representatives, who stated, 'It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.'

Career Highlights

Mitte became famous for his role as the son of Bryan Cranston's character Walter White in 'Breaking Bad,' a series that ran from 2008 to 2013 and won 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. His character also lived with cerebral palsy, a condition Mitte himself was diagnosed with at the age of 3.

Beyond his acting career, Mitte was an advocate for disability rights and supported various philanthropic efforts. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and was the president of his own charity, The Mitte Foundation.

Recent Projects

In his recent projects, Mitte starred in the 2021 drama 'Triumph,' where he played a high school senior with cerebral palsy. He also appeared in 2024's 'Love Me Dead' and 2025's 'Westhampton.'

Mitte was engaged to his long-term partner Kennedy Suarez, whom he dated since 2018, and had proposed to her at a charity gala in San Diego.

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