American actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
The actor died on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas, according to reports by US entertainment media outlets, including Page Six and The Sun.
Page Six reported that a county official confirmed his death.
In a statement obtained by US entertainment publications, Mitte’s representatives expressed grief over his death.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement read.
His representatives also requested privacy for the family during the period of mourning.
Reports about the circumstances of Mitte’s death have circulated in US media, but the cause of death has not been independently established in the reports available for this story.
Born Roy Frank Mitte III in Jackson, Mississippi, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three.
He moved to Hollywood as a teenager and secured smaller roles before gaining recognition as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013.
Like his character, Mitte had cerebral palsy. However, he modified his speech and used forearm crutches to portray a more pronounced version of the condition in the series. He appeared in 56 episodes of the Emmy-winning drama.
Beyond Breaking Bad, Mitte featured in productions including the Netflix series The Guardians of Justice and films such as The Oak Room and The Recall.
He also advocated for greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. He worked with organisations including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and served as president of The Mitte Foundation.
Mitte became engaged to his longtime partner, Kennedy Suarez, in 2025. TMZ reported the engagement in October that year.
By: BBC
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