‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 in Texas, Cause of death confirmed

RJ Mitte, who played Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died on Monday in Texas at the age of 34
His representatives confirmed the passing, honouring his work as an actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate
Fans and netizens flooded social media with tributes, reflecting on his cerebral palsy advocacy and acting legacy

RJ Mitte, the actor who brought Walter "Flynn" White Jr. to life on the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, has died at 34. A county official confirmed to TMZ that Mitte passed away on Monday in Texas, with the publication also reporting on the circumstances of his death.

Mitte featured in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad, the celebrated drama centred on chemistry teacher Walter White's descent into the drug trade following a cancer diagnosis. Outside the series, Mitte also appeared in productions such as The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).

Just days before his death, Mitte was a guest on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, where he reflected on how Breaking Bad shaped his career and spoke warmly about the bonds he had maintained with former cast members. Earlier in the month, he had been photographed with his co-star Luis Moncada, the two appearing relaxed and cheerful together on social media.

RJ Mitte's representatives confirm his death

His representatives released a statement through TMZ, remembering Mitte as "a beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate."

"RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on AMC's critically acclaimed, award-winning series Breaking Bad," the statement read. "Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion."

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Mitte channelled his lived experience into his craft and became a fierce advocate for greater representation of disabled people in Hollywood. He served as an ambassador for both United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's organisations. At the time of his death, he was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, having proposed last year after the couple had been together for several years.

Fans react to RJ Mitte's death

See TMZ's post breaking the news on X below:

Social media users were quick to share their grief and admiration following the news. Here are some of the reactions:

@Carey3060831622 urged:

"To all men out there struggling mentally, don't hide it. RIP legend"

@AllTheTicket mourned:

"I got cerebral palsy too. He was an inspiration for me when I was a kid. That's really sad. God rest his soul."

@IredcapI paid tribute:

"Walter Jr.'s limp was real. Mitte had cerebral palsy, diagnosed at three, and spent his whole career fighting to get disabled actors cast in the roles instead of able-bodied guys faking it."

@myatwastaken9 recounted:

"I never liked the mean stuff people posted about him when his clips would pop up on social media. People need to learn how to make edgy jokes without getting personal."

@heyhokunty alleged:

"Poor guy had to work for 10 years to pay back taxes that were fraudulently stolen from him by a business manager."

@RussOnPolitics remarked:

"This breaks my heart. RJ Mitte was an incredibly talented actor and fantastic on Breaking Bad. Such a trailblazing character. I can only imagine how much pain he was in. May he rest in peace. 💔"

‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies — ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte's cause of death was confirmed. Image: Theo Wargo
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‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 in Texas, Cause of death confirmed

RJ Mitte's representatives confirm his death

Fans react to RJ Mitte's death

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