Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Mitte, who was born with cerebral palsy, brought authenticity to his character's disability through his personal experience. He was 14 when he was cast for the role, which he played for the entire six-season run of the show from 2008 to 2013.

Mitte's performance not only earned him critical acclaim but also attention from fans, who even dubbed him "the breakfast king" due to his frequent appearances at the family breakfast table. Despite his disability, Mitte remained determined and excelled, even taking on roles such as a standup comedian and a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy.

He was also a disability rights advocate, serving as a Screen Actors Guild spokesman and a celebrity ambassador for the United Cerebral Palsy foundation. His former co-star, Bryan Cranston, expressed deep sorrow over Mitte's passing, describing him as a fine actor and passionate advocate for performers with disabilities.