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Archived story · published October 16, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Entertainment · October 16, 2026

RJ Mitte's Mom Reveals She Found Him Dead, Addresses Relationship Troubles

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Dyna Mitte, the mother of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, has spoken publicly about discovering her son’s body following his death by suicide at age 34. In an interview with NBC News, she detailed finding him after he failed to answer a phone call on Monday morning. Dyna indicated that while RJ had been dealing with personal issues and she had encouraged therapy for three months, he did not leave a suicide note, leading her to believe the act was a "spur of the moment" decision. Tributes have since been shared by his former co-stars, including Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • RJ Mitte died by suicide at the age of 34.
  • His mother, Dyna Mitte, discovered his body on a Monday morning after bringing him lunch.
  • No suicide note was found at the scene.
  • Dyna Mitte had encouraged RJ to seek therapy for three months prior to his death, which he declined.
  • RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on Breaking Bad.
  • Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn issued public tributes following the news.

Reported by only some outlets

  • A representative for RJ Mitte confirmed the cause of death to Page Six, though the formal manner of death is pending an autopsy.
  • RJ Mitte announced his engagement to Kennedy Suarez in the fall of 2025.
  • RJ had spent the weekend prior to his death with family and friends.

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