NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story is about suicide. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has committed suicide, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 34 years old. “Sadly, we can confirm that suicide was the cause of death,” the representative said. The actor and disability rights advocate, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, died Monday at his home in Brownsville, Texas, according to authorities. HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS RJ Mitte committed suicide on Monday, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. (Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) “It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” Mitte’s rep told Fox News Digital at the time. ‘Breaking Bad’. Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the release continued. “Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.” The release noted that Mitte also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote a greater representation of people with disabilities. The disability rights advocate was 34 years old at the time of his death. (Getty Images) Cameron County Justice of the Peace previously said that an autopsy would be performed. 14. Cranston also praised Mitte’s work as a disability rights advocate and said they had remained close after the AMC series ended. The actor revealed that he and Mitte had recently talked about meeting for lunch and wrote that he wondered if such a meeting “would have changed their future.” ENTERTAINMENT NEWS “Breaking Bad” co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul wrote emotional tributes to Mitte. (Getty Images) Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on “Breaking Bad,” also shared a statement with The Hollywood Reporter about Mitte’s death “I am lost. I am heartbroken by this news. RJ, I love you my friend. We will miss you,” Paul said. He added, “And whoever is reading this, please know that you are loved and you are not alone.” Days before his death, Mitte appeared on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast,” where he reflected on his career, his advocacy work and his approach to life. “I live life to the fullest. I always try. “I have a very finite amount of time,” Mitte said during the episode, which aired Oct. 5. Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. (Stefanie Keenan/WireImage) Mitte also said the greatest gift of “Breaking Bad” was the platform it gave her to advocate for people with disabilities. “That’s really the biggest thing ‘Breaking Bad’ has given me: being able to lend my voice to causes that have a significant, life-changing impact on people,” He added that his greatest accomplishment was “giving back” through his founding work. Mitte starred in all five seasons of “Breaking Bad,” appearing in 56 episodes as Walter White Jr. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Mitte also appeared in “Switched at Birth,” “The Guardians of Justice,” “Hannah Montana” and Fox News Digital’s “Everybody Hates Chris.” Ramirez is an entertainment journalist with more than 15 years of experience, including a decade at PEOPLE writing high-profile cover stories, covering Hollywood’s biggest events, and interviewing many of the industry’s most influential stars before joining Fox News Digital in 2024.
