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  "id": 14044068,
  "title": "RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., Dead At 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rj-mitte-breaking-bads-walter-white-jr-dead-at-34",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T20:43:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2284676/rj-mitte-dead-breaking-bad-walter-white-jr-obituary/"
  },
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  "account": "RJ Mitte, the talented actor most recognized for portraying Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, has passed away at the age of 34. His representatives announced the heartbreaking news to TVLine, citing that a cause of death has not been disclosed. Mitte first made his mark in acting with a brief uncredited role on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana in 2007. However, it was his portrayal of the teenage son of Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Anna Gunn's Skyler White in Breaking Bad that solidified his place in television history, a role he played throughout the show's five-season run from 2008 to 2013.\n\nFollowing the conclusion of Breaking Bad, Mitte continued to be a familiar face in television, appearing in various series including Freeform's Switched at Birth, CBS's Vegas, Hulu's Chance, SundanceTV's This Close, and Starz's Now Apocalypse. In 2016, he even reprised his role as Walter White Jr. in an episode of Adult Swim's Robot Chicken, showcasing his versatility and enduring appeal.\n\nBeyond his acting career, Mitte was a dedicated advocate for disability rights, living with cerebral palsy himself. He served as a spokesman for actors with disabilities at the Screen Actors Guild, represented United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and served as the president of The Mitte Foundation. This foundation was committed to philanthropic endeavors and community initiatives, with a mission to challenge stereotypes and promote better representation of individuals with disabilities.",
  "summary": "RJ Mitte, best known to TV audiences for his role as Walter White Jr. (aka Flynn) on AMC's Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "R.J. Mitte, Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/r-j-mitte-walter-whites-son-on-breaking-bad-dies-at-34",
        "published": "2026-10-12T20:43:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "R.I.P. RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/r-i-p-rj-mitte-breaking-bads-walter-white-jr",
        "published": "2026-10-12T20:59:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Heartbreaking Performance as Walter White Jr. Was a Breakthrough for Disability Representation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/breaking-bad-star-rj-mittes-heartbreaking-performance-as-walter-white",
        "published": "2026-10-12T21:57:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NYT Arts",
        "title": "RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rj-mitte-who-played-walter-whites-son-on-breaking-bad-dies-at-34",
        "published": "2026-10-12T21:59:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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