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  "title": "RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/rj-mitte-breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-champion-dies-at-34",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-10-13T02:50:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/rj-mitte-breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-champion-dies-at-34-1.500708177"
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  "account": "RJ Mitte, the actor known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the hit television series \"Breaking Bad,\" has passed away at the age of 34, according to authorities and his representatives. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa declared Mitte dead in Brownsville, Texas, around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause. Mitte portrayed the character of Walter White Sr.'s son, a chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturer, in nearly every episode of the five-season series. His dedication to authenticity stemmed from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, which allowed him to bring a unique perspective to the role.",
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