Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34 by suicide. Mitte was also a prominent advocate for disability rights and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
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Mitte's death is a significant loss for the entertainment community and the disability advocacy movement he championed.
<p>His representative confirmed his death in a statement to the BBC. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, with his publicist confirming that he died by suicide.</p>
<p>Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, drew on his personal experience to portray the son of drug kingpin Walter White in the Emmy-winning series, which aired from 2008 to 2013.</p>
<p>His co-star Bryan Cranston, who played his father in the series, paid tribute to the actor, saying he was in deep despair over the news. </p>
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