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  "id": 14144333,
  "title": "'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights activist RJ Mitte dead at 34",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-activist-rj-mitte-dead-at-34",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:58:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443981/breaking-bad-actor-and-disability-rights-activist-rj-mitte-dead-at-34"
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  "account": "RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed the son of Walter White in the critically acclaimed series \"Breaking Bad,\" passed away on Monday at the age of 34. Born with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought a unique authenticity to the role of Walter \"Flynn\" White Jr., a character who had a physical disability that played a secondary role to the overall narrative. The news of Mitte's death was confirmed through his talent management agency, with his publicist later stating that he had taken his own life. His co-star Bryan Cranston expressed his deep despair over the loss, describing Mitte as a fine actor and a passionate advocate for disability rights. Mitte continued to work in the film industry even after \"Breaking Bad\" concluded, starring in various projects such as the romantic comedy \"Standing Up for Sunny\" and the coming-of-age film \"Triumph.\" He also served as a spokesperson for performers with disabilities for the Screen Actors Guild and an ambassador for the United Cerebral Palsy foundation. Mitte was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and suffered brain damage at birth before being adopted as an infant. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three and used crutches and leg braces throughout his childhood, eventually becoming disability-free due to athletics and exercise.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: Actor RJ Mitte, whose personal experience living with cerebral palsy informed his role as Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of a methamphetamine kingpin in the landmark television series “Breaking Bad,” died on Monday at age 34. News of Mitte’s death in Brownsville, Texas, was announced in a statement released through his talent management agency. A publicist for the actor…",
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        "title": "RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34",
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        "title": "‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte dies, aged 34",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34: Neurologist explains cerebral palsy, the condition he lived with",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/breaking-bad-actor-rj-mitte-dies-at-34-neurologist-explains-cerebral",
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