{
  "id": 14710588,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Bryan Cranston mourns 'Breaking Bad' son RJ Mitte",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/showbiz-bryan-cranston-mourns-breaking-bad-son-rj-mitte",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1556414/showbiz-bryan-cranston-mourns-breaking-bad-son-rj-mitte"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Bryan Cranston mourns the loss of his onscreen son, RJ Mitte, who passed away by suicide at the age of 34 on Monday. Mitte gained fame for portraying Walt Jr. in the hit TV series Breaking Bad, spanning five seasons. Diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy at three years old, Mitte mirrored his character's condition. In 2013, he received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his outstanding performance. Cranston expressed his sorrow on Instagram, saying, \"RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad, has died.\" He recalled Mitte's determination to overcome his disability and his activism for the disabled community. Cranston further revealed they had been texting and discussing a lunch, but it was never arranged. He encouraged those contemplating suicide to seek help. Dean Norris and Aaron Paul also paid tribute to Mitte, with Paul urging those in distress to seek help and remember they are not alone.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Actor Bryan Cranston is in \"deep despair\" following the death of his onscreen son, RJ Mitte, who died by suicide on Monday at the age of 34.",
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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."
}