In brief
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died in Brownsville, Texas, at 34. The cerebral palsy actor brought authenticity to his role and earned a SAG award. A passionate disability‑rights advocate, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and founded The Mitte Foundation to promote representation. Fans and colleagues mourn his loss and celebrate his legacy as both a talented performer and a devoted philanthropist.
RJ Mitte, the actor best known as Walter White Jr. on the Emmy‑winning series Breaking Bad, passed away at 34 in Brownsville, Texas, with no cause of death released.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his experience to bring authenticity to the role. His portrayal earned a SAG Award in 2014 and helped raise awareness for disability inclusion.
Beyond acting, he was a philanthropist and disability‑rights advocate. Mitte served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and founded The Mitte Foundation, aiming to challenge stereotypes and promote representation.
The 2008‑2013 show aired on AMC and became one of the most acclaimed series of the 21st century, earning 58 Emmy nominations and 16 wins. Many fans and colleagues expressed deep sorrow at his loss.
Mitte had appeared in shows such as Hannah Montana, Switched at Birth, and the recent film Talking to Strangers. He had been living in Louisiana until moving to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue acting.
