'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte's manner of death revealed
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Key Points:
- RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad," died by suicide by hanging at age 34 on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas, according to an official inquest report.
- The autopsy and toxicology tests were requested, but results have not been publicly released; his representative confirmed his death was by suicide and highlighted his advocacy for disability rights.
- Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his platform to promote disability awareness and was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
- Former co-stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Dean Norris expressed deep sorrow and shared heartfelt tributes, emphasizing Mitte’s determination, kindness, and impact both on and off screen.
- Cranston praised Mitte’s resilience despite his condition, while Paul urged those struggling to remember they are loved and not alone, reflecting the profound loss felt by the "Breaking Bad" community.
