Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Ends It All At 34

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

American actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34.

According to TMZ, a county official confirmed that Mitte died on Monday in Texas. The outlet reported that he died by suicide, although law enforcement said the death investigation was ongoing.

Mitte was best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, appearing in 56 episodes. He also starred in productions including The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).

Drawing from his experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte advocated for disability awareness, inclusion and better representation of people with disabilities in Hollywood.

His representatives said he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He also served as president of the Mitte Foundation, supporting charitable initiatives and challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities.

In a statement, his representatives expressed profound sadness over his passing and asked the public to respect the privacy of his family and loved ones.

Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez after several years of dating. He proposed to her last year.