# RJ Mitte Dies At 34 After Breaking Bad Role

> RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. actor, dies at 34 after iconic Breaking Bad role.
- Title: RJ Mitte Dies At 34 After Breaking Bad Role · SlashFilm
- Summary: RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. actor, dies at 34 after iconic Breaking Bad role. RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died at age 34.
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- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2284711/rj-mitte-walter-white-jr-breaking-bad-actor-dead-obituary
- Author: Jeremy Smith
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:14:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rj mitte, breaking bad, walter white jr, cerebral palsy, tmz, screen actors guild award, entertainment, culture
## RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who portrayed Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died at age 34 according to TMZ.
## Walter White Jr. character inspired by real person
Mitte's character was based on a real person with cerebral palsy who used forearm crutches.
## Mitte's advocacy work
He used his role to advocate for disability awareness and earned a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014.
## Key takeaway

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died at age 34.