'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity' - Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series Breaking Bad, has passed away at the age of 34. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, was a prominent advocate for disability representation in the film and television industry.
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His career served as a significant milestone for authentic disability representation in mainstream media, influencing industry standards for casting.
'Disabled or not, everyone deserves an opportunity' - RJ Mitte Close US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama series.
In 2015, he spoke to BBC Newsnight about how he got into the film industry and about being an actor with a disability.
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