Actor R.J. Mitte, Known for Breaking Bad, Dies at 34
R.J. Mitte, who portrayed Walter White's son Walt Jr. across all five seasons of Breaking Bad, has died at 34. According to TMZ, his death on October 12 was a suicide. His representatives remembered him as an actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate who drew on his own experience with cerebral palsy and later appeared in shows such as Switched at Birth and This Close.
Mitte was born in 1992 and received a cerebral palsy diagnosis at age three. Before Breaking Bad, he appeared in minor roles on Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana. His portrayal of Walter White’s son became a recurring emotional anchor across the AMC drama’s five seasons.
After the series, he guest-starred in Vegas, Switched at Birth, This Close, and Now Apocalypse, voiced Walt Jr. on Robot Chicken, and acted in independent films including Who’s Driving Doug, Standing Up for Sunny, and Triumph, which he also executive produced. He began DJing in 2015.
News may resonate with fans of Breaking Bad, disabled audiences, and disability advocacy communities, given his visibility and advocacy. His death could prompt conversations about mental health, representation, and support for people with disabilities in entertainment. It may also deepen appreciation for his work and philanthropy.