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RJ Mitte Dies at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, known for 'Breaking Bad,' dies at 34 after battling cerebral palsy.
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Actor RJ Mitte, known for 'Breaking Bad,' dies at 34 after battling cerebral palsy. Actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad,' died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas. Originally reported by NBC News.
RJ Mitte dies
Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad,' died at 34.
“it is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate rj mitte”
Cause of death not disclosed
His representatives did not provide details about his cause of death.
Died in Brownsville

Mitte died Monday in Brownsville, Texas, where he had moved.
Justice of peace confirms death
Brownsville Justice of the Peace Judge Cyndi Hinojosa declared him dead at 1:32 p.m.
Breakout role in Breaking Bad
In the award-winning 'Breaking Bad,' Mitte played Walter White Jr., the teenage son of a high school teacher who becomes a methamphetamine producer.
Cerebral palsy and advocacy
Mitte had cerebral palsy, which was reflected on 'Breaking Bad,' and was an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
Disability rights work
He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and president of The Mitte Foundation.
Film roles
Mitte starred in the 2020 horror film 'The Oak Room' and the 2017 sci-fi film 'The Recall.'
Triumph film win
In 'Triumph,' released in 2021, he won a Ruderman Family Foundation Seal of Authentic Representation.
The main idea
Actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad,' died at 34 in Brownsville, Texas.


