This is very sad news.
Actor RJ Mitte, who is best-known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on the award-winning television series
Breaking Bad has passed away.
He was only 34 years old.
Tragically, it’s being reported that he died by suicide.
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died by suicide at the age of 34, per TMZ
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— Dexerto (@Dexerto)
October 12, 2026
On the show, Mitte played Walter White’s son with cerebral palsy — a disability he suffered from in real life, as well.
Throughout his life, he used his platform to advocate for actors with disabilities.
JUST NOW: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died at just 34, taking his own life — TMZ
Rest in peace, heartbreaking. Pray for his family
Mitte had cerebral palsy, like the character he played, and he spent years as an advocate for people with…
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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh)
October 12, 2026
JUST NOW: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., has died at just 34, taking his own life — TMZ
Rest in peace, heartbreaking. Pray for his family
Mitte had cerebral palsy, like the character he played, and he spent years as an advocate for people with disabilities
He got engaged just last year.
Far too young.
According to a county official, Mitte died on Monday in Texas.
An investigation into his death is ongoing.
Page Six shared a statement from Mitte’s representative:
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement reads.
“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,” the statement continues.
“Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. 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,” the statement concludes.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three and was a disability rights advocate. He was a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson for actors with disabilities.
“I think everyone that has a disability has the opportunity to make an impact with what they can do and who they are,” he told the Badger Herald in 2015. “I wouldn’t be able to do what I do today if it wasn’t for my disability and what it instilled in me.”
He noted that “nothing worth anything comes easy.”
“The trick is to never quit working and to always be pushing forward,” he said.
While we certainly don’t know what was going on behind-the-scenes, RJ Mitte seemed to be doing well in recent times.
Earlier this month, he appeared on a popular podcast and had just gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend.
Per
TMZ:
Just last week he appeared on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” — speaking about how “Breaking Bad” changed his life and on his close relationship with the cast years after the show’s finale.
Earlier this month, RJ hung out with his ‘Breaking Bad’ costar Luis Moncada and they looked to be in good spirits … they were all smiles in social media posts.
RJ appeared in 56 episodes of “Breaking Bad” … and he’s also known for his work in “The Oak Room,” “The Recall,” and “The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).”
He was engaged to Kennedy Suarez … he popped the question last year after years of dating.
Here’s a clip from RJ Mitte’s final podcast appearance on October 5th:
BREAKING: Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dead at 34, died by su*cide, according to TMZ.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three years old and gave his final interview just days ago.
"It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist,…
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)
October 12, 2026
What a tragic loss of life.
May he rest in peace.
Please keep his loved ones in your prayers.
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