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  "id": 14065230,
  "title": "‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte-dies-at-34-14065230",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T22:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/13/breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte-dies-at-34"
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  "account": "RJ Mitte, the talented actor best known for his portrayal of Walter White Jr in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His representatives confirmed the news to AFP on Monday, but the cause of death has not been disclosed.\n\nMitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, portrayed the character with such authenticity that it earned him widespread recognition. Born into the role in 2008, he brought a realistic perspective to the part of Walter White's son, a legacy that earned him critical acclaim.\n\nBeyond his acting career, Mitte was a passionate advocate for disability rights. Drawing from his own experiences, he became an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, a nonprofit hospital network. He also served as the president of The Mitte Foundation, which focused on philanthropic efforts and community initiatives aimed at challenging stereotypes and promoting greater representation for people with disabilities.\n\nBreaking Bad, a groundbreaking series that ran from 2008 to 2013, is widely regarded as the best television show of the 21st century, as named by The New York Times.",
  "summary": "The cause of death of the actor, who played Walter White Jr in the award-winning series and lived with cerebral palsy, was not immediately revealed.",
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