Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies at 34

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.

According to TMZ, a county official confirmed that the actor died on Monday in Texas, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The outlet reported that Mitte died by suicide, although the investigation remains ongoing.

His representatives confirmed his passing 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, who lived with cerebral palsy, appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad and became an advocate for disability inclusion in Hollywood.

He also featured in The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice.

Beyond acting, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.

Mitte became engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez, in 2025, after several years together.