13.10.2026 09:24
Bryan Cranston, who played RJ Mitte's father in Breaking Bad, bid farewell to the actor who died at the age of 34 with the words "I will miss you, son." Cranston also stated that a few weeks ago they had texted to meet with Mitte for lunch.
Bryan Cranston, who portrayed Walter White in the series, shared his feelings after the death of RJ Mitte, who gave life to his on-screen son Walter White Jr. The actor, who posted a photo taken with Mitte, described the deep sorrow he felt.
THEY HAD MET WHEN HE WAS ONLY 14
Cranston, noting that he met Mitte when Mitte was cast for the role, when he was only 14, said that the young actor portrayed his character with great enthusiasm. The actor, saying that Mitte, who lives with cerebral palsy, handled the intense filming schedule with determination, recounted that he had witnessed his growth over the years.
Cranston also recalled that Mitte used the experience he gained in the series to advocate for the rights of actors with disabilities and to support individuals with disabilities.
A FEW WEEKS AGO, THEY HAD TEXTED TO MEET UP
In his post, also touching on their last communication, Cranston explained that he and Mitte had been trying to find a suitable day for lunch a few weeks earlier. Stating that he could not know whether this meeting would change the actor's future, Cranston expressed that he loved Mitte very much and was happy to spend time with him both during the series and afterward.
Bryan Cranston concluded his farewell message with the words “I will miss you, son.”