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  "id": 14056595,
  "title": "RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/rj-mitte-breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-champion-dies-at-34",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-10-12T22:17:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
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    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/10/12/rj-mitte-breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-champion-dies-at-34"
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  "account": "RJ Mitte, the actor known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed series \"Breaking Bad\" and his advocacy for disability rights, passed away at the age of 34, according to authorities and his representatives. The Brownsville, Texas Justice of the Peace, Cyndi Hinojosa, officially declared Mitte deceased around 1:30 p.m. on the day of his death, citing an autopsy report. Mitte's portrayal of the son of the main character, Walter White, brought authenticity to the role, given his own experience with cerebral palsy. His representatives stated that he utilized his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for individuals with disabilities.",
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        "title": "Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34",
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        "title": "RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star, dies aged 34",
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