Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 in Texas
Actor known for Walter White Jr. role and disability advocacy found dead; authorities investigating possible suicide.
KEY POINTS
- RJ Mitte, actor who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died October 12, 2026 in Brownsville, Texas at age 34
- County official told TMZ death is being investigated as suicide; representatives have not confirmed cause
- Mitte had cerebral palsy and was a prominent advocate for disability rights and representation in entertainment
- He appeared in all 56 episodes of Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and worked with United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's
- Mitte gave a podcast interview on October 5 and was featured in People magazine on October 10 discussing the show
American actor RJ Mitte, who portrayed Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the series Breaking Bad, died on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34. His representatives confirmed the death to outlets including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
A county official told TMZ that Mitte died by suicide, though his representatives have not officially confirmed the cause. The Brownsville Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances.
“It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
Mitte appeared in all 56 episodes of Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age three, he drew on his experience to bring authenticity to the role and became a prominent advocate for disability inclusion in entertainment.
He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's and led The Mitte Foundation supporting philanthropic initiatives. Days before his death, Mitte appeared on The Joe Vulpis Podcast on October 5 and was featured in People magazine on October 10 discussing the series' legacy.
Mitte had announced his engagement to girlfriend Kennedy Suarez in 2025. His representatives have requested privacy for his family during this period.
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