Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

RJ Mitte, the 34-year-old actor best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad, has died in Brownsville, Texas. A representative for Mitte confirmed his passing on October 12, 2026, describing him as a 'beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate.' Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, was widely recognized for bringing authenticity to his portrayal of a character with the same condition. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's and was president of The Mitte Foundation. While many outlets noted that a cause of death was not immediately disclosed by his representatives or local officials, some reports indicated that the actor died by suicide.

RJ Mitte, the 34-year-old actor best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on the AMC series Breaking Bad, has died in Brownsville, Texas. A representative for Mitte confirmed his passing on October 12, 2026, describing him as a 'beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate.' Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, was widely recognized for bringing authenticity to his portrayal of a character with the same condition. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's and was president of The Mitte Foundation. While many outlets noted that a cause of death was not immediately disclosed by his representatives or local officials, some reports indicated that the actor died by suicide.