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‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34, Representatives Confirm
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s acclaimed drama Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.
His representatives confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement, remembering Mitte as a beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate advocate for disability rights.
“It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
“RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series Breaking Bad. Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” his representatives continued.
“Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.”
According to TMZ, a county official confirmed that Mitte died in Texas on Monday. TMZ also reported that his death was being investigated as a suicide. Law enforcement officials said the investigation remains ongoing.
RJ Mitte’s Legacy on ‘Breaking Bad’
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad, portraying Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White and Anna Gunn’s Skyler White. His performance brought visibility to cerebral palsy, a condition Mitte himself lived with, and helped make his character an important part of the series.
Beyond Breaking Bad, the actor appeared in projects including The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).
Mitte also dedicated himself to charitable work and disability advocacy. His representatives noted that he served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives while challenging stereotypes and promoting greater representation for people with disabilities.
“He also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities. At this time, we ask people to respect the privacy of RJ Mitte’s family and close ones.”
One of His Final Interviews Looked Back on ‘Breaking Bad’
Just days before news of his death, Mitte appeared on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, where he discussed how Breaking Bad changed his life and reflected on his close relationship with the cast years after the series ended.
Earlier in October, he was also seen spending time with his Breaking Bad co-star Luis Moncada in social media posts.
Mitte had been engaged to Kennedy Suarez, whom he proposed to in 2025 after years of dating.
In a 2019 interview, the actor spoke about the need for greater representation of disabled performers in Hollywood, a cause that remained central to his work beyond the screen.
His representatives have asked the public to respect the privacy of his family and loved ones as they mourn his loss.
RJ Mitte was 34.