RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' star, dies at 34
Photo: RJ Mitte (video still)
American actor Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III, best known for playing the protagonist's son in the TV series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. According to law enforcement officials, his death was a suicide.
What we know about RJ Mitte's death
According to a county official, the actor died on Monday, October 12, in Texas. Officials said he died by suicide.
Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Representatives for the star have also confirmed the tragic news.
"It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," they said.
RJ Mitte in The Oak Room (film still)
What RJ Mitte was known for
The actor rose to widespread fame for his role in the crime drama Breaking Bad. His character was the son of chemistry teacher Walter White, who gradually transforms into one of the most notorious drug dealers in the series.
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of the show, which aired from 2008 to 2013. He also starred in The Oak Room, the science-fiction thriller The Recall, and the series The Guardians of Justice.
RJ Mitte in Breaking Bad (TV still)
Like his character in Breaking Bad, Mitte had cerebral palsy. He used his personal experience to raise awareness of the representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry.
"Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion," his representatives added.
Mitte dated Kennedy Suarez for five years. In 2025, he proposed to her.
