Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the TV series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Mitte, who also served as a disability rights advocate, passed away on October 12, 2026 in Brownsville, Texas. Though the cause of death has not been independently confirmed, US entertainment media outlets have reported on his death.

Mitte, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, gained recognition for his portrayal of a character with a similar condition in Breaking Bad, where he appeared in 56 episodes. Beyond his acting career, Mitte was an active advocate for greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry and worked with organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.

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