‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s mom recounts agonizing moment she found actor dead
Key Points:
- RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on "Breaking Bad," died by suicide at age 34, as confirmed by a representative pending autopsy results.
- RJ's mother, Dyna Mitte, shared in an interview that she found her son dead after he did not answer her calls, noting he left no suicide note and may have acted impulsively.
- Despite not being aware of RJ's mental health struggles, Dyna revealed she had encouraged him to seek therapy in recent months, but he declined, believing he could handle his issues alone.
- RJ's co-stars Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn paid heartfelt tributes, expressing deep sorrow and recalling their positive experiences with him both during and after the series.
- Dyna hopes that speaking publicly about RJ’s death will help others facing similar struggles and prevent other families from experiencing such loss.