RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor, Dies at Age 34

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  • October 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM ET
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RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad,' has died at age 34. The cause of death was not disclosed. According to multiple reports, he was pronounced dead around 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Brownsville, Texas.

  • RJ Mitte passed away at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas
  • Cause of death has not been provided
  • He played Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. in the hit series 'Breaking Bad'
  • Mitte was an advocate for disability awareness and inclusion
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✓Death ConfirmationBroad AgreementRepresentatives confirmed death at age 34
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Representatives confirmed death at age 34
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RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, has died at age 34. According to multiple reports, his representative confirmed the news to CBS News. He was pronounced dead around 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Brownsville, Texas.

The cause of death was not provided. Mitte played the son of Bryan Cranston's character Walter White and Anna Gunn's Skyler White on Breaking Bad, a role that brought him widespread recognition and acclaim. Both Mitte and his character had cerebral palsy, which he used to bring authenticity to the role and raise awareness about disability issues.

Mitte was not only an actor but also a passionate advocate for disability rights. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives. His representative, Sean Riley, stated that Mitte 'brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.'

In addition to his acting career, Mitte appeared in several other TV shows and films, including Switched at Birth, The Guardians of Justice, and the upcoming film Talking to Strangers. He also won a Screen Actors Guild Award for best drama ensemble in 2014 for his role in Breaking Bad's final season. Mitte's death has left a void in the entertainment industry, where he was remembered as a kind and gentle soul who used his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities.

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