RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34.
• A cause of death was not immediately disclosed by his representatives.
• Like his “Breaking Bad” character Walt Jr., Mitte had cerebral palsy. Throughout his acting career, he was an advocate for… pic.twitter.com/s2zC0jjF6g
— Variety (@Variety) October 12, 2026
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34. A cause of death was not disclosed.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” a representative for Mitte said in a statement. “Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”
Co-star Dean Norris:
Oh my God! Was working just found out about RJ
I am heartbroken
Though RJ didn’t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed. This is so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. Thinking of him and…— Dean Norris (@deanjnorris) October 12, 2026
