At 34: 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies
American actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in "Breaking Bad," has passed away at the age of 34. According to a report in TMZ, he took his own life in Texas. An investigation into the circumstances of his death is ongoing. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, worked to promote representation of people with disabilities in Hollywood.
American actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the hit series "Breaking Bad," has passed away at the age of 34. According to a report published Monday evening on TMZ, an official in a Texas county confirmed the actor's death, and according to information received by the site, he took his own life. Law enforcement officials said the investigation into the circumstances of his death is still ongoing. Mitte gained worldwide fame for portraying the son of Walter White, the character played by Bryan Cranston, in the award-winning drama series "Breaking Bad," which aired from 2008 to 2013. He appeared in 56 episodes of the series, playing Walter White Jr., a teenager living with cerebral palsy. Like the character he portrayed, Mitte himself lived with cerebral palsy, and over the years worked to promote representation of people with disabilities in the television and film industry. After "Breaking Bad" ended, Mitte continued his acting career, appearing in films such as "The Oak Room" and "The Recall," and the television series "The Guardians of Justice." In his personal life, Mitte was engaged to his partner Candy Suarez, to whom he proposed last year.