RJ Mitte, the actor recognized for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. across 56 episodes of the hit series Breaking Bad, has died at age 34. His death occurred on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, according to reports from TMZ citing local authorities.
Following his breakout role, Mitte became a vocal activist for the rights of people with disabilities. Having lived with cerebral palsy himself, he used his platform to advocate for greater visibility of actors with disabilities in Hollywood. Beyond Breaking Bad, his career included roles in productions such as The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice. In October 2025, Mitte had become engaged to his long-term partner, Kennedy Suarez, at a charity event in San Diego.
A spokesperson for the actor confirmed the news, describing him as a philanthropist and a passionate advocate for disability rights. While authorities have confirmed the death, reporting from TMZ indicates that investigations are ongoing with suicide cited as the reported cause. The actor had recently discussed his career origins in a podcast, recounting how his very first audition was for an anti-drug commercial, shortly before he secured his iconic role in the series about the consequences of the drug trade. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances of his passing.