'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34
"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, championing inclusion and representation in film and television.
American actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His representatives and management agency announced his passing on Monday, though the cause of death was not immediately revealed.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his lived experience to bring authenticity to his breakout role in Breaking Bad. Beyond his acting work, which included credits such as Switched at Birth and Guardians of Justice, he was a prominent disability rights advocate. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children, and was the president of The Mitte Foundation.
According to Malay Mail, a statement issued by Sean Reilly described Mitte as a beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate advocate who used his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote inclusion. Mitte had previously noted that his own struggles with physical therapy and medical bills informed his performance in Breaking Bad.
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