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Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte
Rolling Stone • • general
Key Points:
- Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died by suicide at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas, prompting tributes from co-stars.
- Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, called Mitte "an inspiration" and remembered his kindness, strength, and courage in facing life's challenges with cerebral palsy.
- Mitte was praised for authentically portraying a character with cerebral palsy on Breaking Bad, and he received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award in 2013 for his contributions as an actor with a disability.
- In his tribute, Paul urged those struggling with mental health to reach out and connect with loved ones, emphasizing the importance of support and open communication.
- Paul shared a video of Mitte advocating for mental health awareness, encouraging people to acknowledge their feelings and seek help rather than harboring pain in silence.
