RJ Mitte, who portrayed the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White character on the Emmy-winning drama “Breaking Bad,” died Monday in Texas at age 34.
In a statement to various media outlets, Mitte’s spokespeople said, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
“RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter `Flynn’ White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series `Breaking Bad.’ Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion. Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.”
A cause of death was not released. TMZ reported Mitte died of suicide, citing a county official.
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of “Breaking Bad.” He also appeared in Netflix’s “The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!),” and in films such as “The Oak Room” and “The Recall.”