{
  "id": 14101876,
  "title": "Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte-dies-at-34",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte-dies-at-34-cause-of-death-10918839/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role in the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Mitte's portrayal of Walter White Jr., the son of the series' protagonist, brought a level of authenticity to the role as he had personal experience living with cerebral palsy. His performance on the show, which ran from 2008 to 2013 and won 16 Emmy Awards, earned him widespread recognition and respect. Beyond his acting career, Mitte was an advocate for disability rights and worked with various organizations to promote awareness and inclusion.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}