'Breaking Bad' actor dies at 34

Hear this story Actor RJ Mitte , the "Breaking Bad" actor who advocated for disability representation throughout his career, has died. He was 34.

Sean Reilly, a representative for the star, confirmed his death in a statement to USA TODAY, describing him as a "beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate." Mitte was declared dead at 1:32 p.m. local time at his residence in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, Oct. 12, Cameron County Justice of the Peace Judge Cyndi Hinojosa told USA TODAY.

Mitte became best known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston 's anti-hero Walter White and Anna Gunn 's Skyler White, on the critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning AMC 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," Reilly's statement read.