'Breaking Bad' Actor Was 34
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White's son on Breaking Bad and a disability-rights advocate, has died at age 34 in Brownsville, TX, with no cause of death disclosed.
- Mitte, who had cerebral palsy like his character Walter Jr., used his platform to promote disability awareness and inclusion, gaining recognition from the Emmy-winning series that aired from 2008-2013.
- He was part of the Breaking Bad cast that won the 2014 SAG Award for Ensemble in a Drama Series and was active in philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and president of The Mitte Foundation.
- Mitte's acting career included roles in films such as Triumph (2021), Love Me Dead (2024), Westhampton (2025), and TV series like Switched at Birth and The Guardians of Justice, as well as voice work for disability-focused animated shorts.
- Born in Shreveport, LA, and diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler, Mitte's representatives have requested privacy for his family following his passing.
