Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White’s son, dies, aged 34
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series Breaking Bad, has passed away at age 34. Mitte was a prominent advocate for disability rights and inclusion, having lived with cerebral palsy.
Why it matters
Mitte was a significant figure in disability representation in media, and his death marks the loss of a notable advocate for inclusive casting.
A teenage Mitte first appeared in the acclaimed Breaking Bad in 2008 as the son of chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-kingpin Walter White.
Listen LOS ANGELES – RJ Mitte, the young actor best known for playing Walter White Jr in the award-winning TV series Breaking Bad, has died, his representatives told AFP on Oct 12. He was 34.
The cause of death for the actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, was not immediately revealed.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” said a statement issued by Sean Reilly.
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RJ Mitte, ’Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
RJ Mitte, "Breaking Bad" actor, dies at age 34
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star and disability rights advocate, dead at 34
'Breaking Bad' Actor Was 34
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
RJ Mitte, actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on ‘Breaking Bad,’ dies at 34
'Breaking Bad' Actor RJ Mitte Dies At 34
RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34
'Breaking Bad' actor dies at 34
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