RJ Mitte claimed Hollywood didn't want him on screen in texts before death at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role in 'Breaking Bad', died by suicide at age 34. Personal texts revealed his ongoing struggles with finding meaningful acting work and facing discrimination due to his cerebral palsy.
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Make Page Six a Preferred Source RJ Mitte was frustrated at having a hard time finding work following his success on “Breaking Bad,” his personal text messages reveal.
The actor died Monday by suicide, Page Six confirmed. He was 34 years old.
Mitte, who had cerebral palsy and was a disability rights advocate, said he was facing obstacles from landing meaningful acting gigs in text messages to a close friend obtained by the Daily Mail.
Mitte was best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” which lasted five seasons and aired on AMC from to 2008 to 2013.
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