RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in the series „Breaking Bad”, has died. He was 34; his representatives confirmed the death on Monday, October 12.
What is known about the death
According to Deadline, the actor’s representatives confirmed on Monday that he died in Brownsville, Texas. Variety reports that a spokesperson issued a statement about the “tragic passing” of the actor, philanthropist and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
The cause of death has not been disclosed. As of publication, neither the family nor the actor’s representatives had provided one.
Who was RJ Mitte
Mitte played Walter White Jr., the son of the characters played by Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn, in Vince Gilligan’s acclaimed series „Breaking Bad”. The show is regarded as one of the greatest television series in history and also has a large following in Poland.
Like his on-screen character, the actor lived with cerebral palsy. The role helped raise awareness of the condition, and Mitte spent years campaigning for people with disabilities to be present in Hollywood.
Social work and recent projects
According to Variety, he was an ambassador for the United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s organizations and president of his own foundation, the Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic initiatives and works against stereotypes about people with disabilities.
Variety also writes that until recently he was promoting the new film „Talking to Strangers” and had appeared on podcasts just a few days ago. He also played, among other roles, the character Mind Master in a Netflix superhero series.
Family and tributes
No information about the actor’s family was officially provided in the statements cited by international media. Reactions from colleagues from the „Breaking Bad” set were not known at the time of publication.
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