{
  "id": 14108343,
  "title": "Bryan Cranston leads tributes to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte: 'I’ll miss you, son'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/bryan-cranston-leads-tributes-to-breaking-bad-co-star-rj-mitte-ill",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:45:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/13/bryan-cranston-leads-tributes-to-breaking-bad-co-star-rj-mitte-ill-miss-you-son/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RJ Mitte, the renowned actor known for his portrayal of Walter White Jr in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad, has passed away at the age of 34. A representative confirmed the devastating news, stating that Mitte was found deceased in Brownsville, Texas on Monday. Mitte had played the role of Flynn, the teenage son of Bryan Cranston's character, a chemistry teacher turned drug dealer. With cerebral palsy, Mitte's performance brought him global recognition and allowed him to champion disability rights, notably advocating for increased representation in the entertainment industry.\n\nBryan Cranston, Mitte's co-star on Breaking Bad, was among the first to offer his condolences on Instagram, expressing his deep sorrow with the words, \"I'll miss you, son.\" Other co-stars, including Aaron Paul and Dean Norris, also shared their grief. Norris recalled Mitte's kindness and the camaraderie they shared on set, remarking, \"Oh my God! Was working just found out about RJ I am heartbroken Though RJ didn't play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed.\" This heartbreaking loss has left many in disbelief, with tributes pouring in from fellow actors and disability rights advocates alike.",
  "summary": "RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad , has died aged 34. \"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,\" said a representative for Mitte. The American actor died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte appeared across all five seasons of the AMC hit drama, which ran from…",
  "key_points": [
    "RJ Mitte, 34, died in Brownsville, Texas",
    "Played Flynn, son of Bryan Cranston's character",
    "Advocated for disability rights and representation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mitte’s passing marks the loss of a prominent advocate whose career helped bridge the gap between mainstream success and the push for better disability representation in Hollywood.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Bryan Cranston leads tributes to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte: 'I’ll miss you, son'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/bryan-cranston-leads-tributes-to-breaking-bad-co-star-rj-mitte-ill-14108861",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:45:57.000Z"
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  },
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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."
}