RJ MItte passes away (1992 - 2026) (USA) - UK News - 13/Oct/2026

US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. (21 August 1992 - 12 October 2026). "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," his representative told the BBC. Mitte died in Brownsvillle, Texas, on Monday. His publicist confirmed that he took his own life. The actor, who had cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series. Bryan Cranston, who played his father, led the tributes, writing that he was in "deep despair" following the news. Cranston played a high school chemistry teacher who turned to a life of crime to support his family after a cancer diagnosis. "I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm," said Cranston. "That kid was pretty raw when we started shooting the pilot in February of 2007, but little by little we watched him grow into a really fine actor." There is an 'Obituaries' playlist on this channel under "People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (2016+)" here:    • People (& famous animals) - Obituaries (20...   #rjmitte #RIP #Obituary Wikipedia: Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III was an American actor and disability rights activist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three. He moved to Los Angeles in 2006, and worked with a personal talent manager to find acting opportunities where his disability could educate viewers.