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RJ Mitte, actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on ‘Breaking Bad,’ dies at 34
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, was a passionate advocate for disability rights and used his platform to promote awareness, inclusion, and representation for people with disabilities.
- He served as president of The Mitte Foundation and was an ambassador for organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
- Mitte’s acting career included roles in films like “The Oak Room,” “The Recall,” and “Triumph,” the latter earning recognition for authentic disability representation.
- Born in Mississippi and diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 3, Mitte credited his family’s support for helping him overcome negative perceptions and achieve success in acting and advocacy.
