RJ Mitte, the actor known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His representatives confirmed the passing on Monday, October 12. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, though no cause of death was given.
Mitte rose to fame portraying the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the Emmy-winning drama series. He drew on his personal experience living with cerebral palsy to portray the character, Flynn, noting that his lived experience was an asset to the role.
Beyond his acting career, Mitte was a philanthropist and a dedicated disability rights activist. He used his platform to advocate for disability representation and the rights of those living with disabilities.