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RJ Mitte's Breaking Bad costar Krysten Ritter surfaces in black after breaking silence on 'sweet' actor's 'devastating' suicide
Krysten Ritter wears black after breaking silence on RJ Mitte's suicide.
In brief
Krysten Ritter wears black after breaking silence on RJ Mitte's suicide. Krysten Ritter shared Instagram tribute to RJ Mitte after his suicide at age 34. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Krysten Ritter spotted in LA
Krysten Ritter was spotted on an outing in Los Angeles just days after the death of her Breaking Bad costar RJ Mitte.
Ritter shares tribute to Mitte
Ritter shared a heartbreaking tribute dedicated to Mitte after learning of his death at age 34 on Monday, October 12.
Ritter wears black outfit
For her outing, she wore a dark ensemble, a signature look for the actress, as she paired a black graphic T-shirt with a green, A-line skirt and rubber slides.
Ritter breaks silence
Ritter, 44, broke her silence on her 'sweet' costar's death and wrote on her Instagram Story that learning of the tragic news of Mitte's death was 'beyond devastating.'
Cranston shares tribute
Bryan Cranston took to Instagram on Monday evening to express his 'deep despair' over the loss of his onscreen son.
Cranston's tribute
In his heartbreaking tribute, he said Mitte's death was 'such a loss' and revealed they had just been planning to meet up for a meal.
Cranston's quote
I don't know if that lunch would have changed his future,' he wrote. 'I do know that I loved him, and thoroughly enjoyed being with him throughout the years on the series.'
Ritter reposts Cranston
Ritter reposted Cranston's tribute on her Instagram Story, adding: 'I can't begin to imagine what his family and loved ones are going through. My heart is with them, and with RJ.'
Ritter's role in Breaking Bad
In season two of the series, Ritter played Jane Margolis, the landlord and love interest of Aaron Paul's character Jesse Pinkman.
Ritter's spinoff role
She later reprised the role in the spinoff film El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.
Mitte's Breaking Bad role
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013 as the son of Cranston's leading character Walter White.
Mitte's disability
He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) when he was three, and he went on to advocate for actors and those working in the entertainment industry with disabilities.
Mitte's death
RJ Mitte died by suicide at age 34 on Monday, October 12.
Mitte's representative
Ritter's representative confirmed his death in a statement: 'It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.'
Mitte's role in Breaking Bad
RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series Breaking Bad.
Mitte's advocacy
Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.
What to remember
Krysten Ritter shared Instagram tribute to RJ Mitte after his suicide at age 34.
