Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34: Neurologist explains cerebral palsy, the condition he lived with

RJ Mitte, the American actor famous for his role as Walter White Jr. in the critically acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad, has passed away at the age of 34. The star's representative confirmed his death on Monday, according to multiple sources. Born Roy Frank Mitte III, Mitte began his acting career in television with minor roles in shows like Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana.

It was in 2008 that he gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as the son of Bryan Cranston's character in Breaking Bad. His portrayal of the young Walter White earned him acclaim and a dedicated following. Mitte's influence extended beyond acting; he was a vocal advocate for disability rights, drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy.

This advocacy led him to serve as an ambassador for various disability and health organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy and Can Do Canines. Mitte also used his platform to support causes close to his heart, even walking in a Vivienne Westwood fashion show and presenting Channel 4's coverage of the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.

His career was diverse, encompassing film and television roles in productions like Switched at Birth, Vegas, and Chance, among others. Despite his untimely death, Mitte's legacy as an actor and disability rights advocate remains significant. He was the president of The Mitte Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing grants and scholarships to those in need.