14.10.2026 07:31
Following the death of “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte at the age of 34, his publicist announced that the actor had taken his own life. Bryan Cranston, who played his father in the series, expressed his grief with the words, “Hearing that he took his own life is especially devastating.”
Following the death at age 34 of RJ Mitte, who played Walter White’s son Walter White Jr. in the series “Breaking Bad,” a statement came from his publicist. His publicist told Reuters that the actor had ended his life.
FAREWELL MESSAGE FROM BRYAN CRANSTON
After Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, in the United States, Bryan Cranston, who played his father in the series, shared an emotional message.
Cranston, noting that he met Mitte when Mitte was 14 and was cast for the role, said, “Hearing that he took his own life is especially heartbreaking.” The actor concluded his message with the words, “I will miss you, son.”
HE ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF ACTORS WITH DISABILITIES
Like the character he played, Mitte had cerebral palsy and worked for people with disabilities to be represented in more diverse roles on screen. Cranston also, in his farewell message, praised the young actor’s efforts in this area.
Besides “Breaking Bad,” Mitte had also appeared in productions such as “Hannah Montana,” “Switched at Birth,” and “Talking to Strangers.”