Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies at 34
- RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at age 34.
- An official inquest report confirmed the actor died by suicide by hanging.
- His mother, Dyna Mitte, discovered his body at his home in Texas on October 12.
- Co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have shared tributes expressing their grief.
- Mitte was a dedicated disability rights activist and ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.
Actor RJ Mitte died at the age of 34 in Texas on 12 October. An official inquest report confirmed that the cause of death was suicide by hanging.
This finding provides the official conclusion regarding the circumstances of his passing.
Discovery of the actor at his Texas home
Dyna Mitte discovered her son's body at his home when she arrived to bring him lunch. WION reported that the actor was found hanging at his Texas home.
A representative for the actor confirmed the death was suicide but initially withheld further details.
Career as Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad
RJ Mitte was known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the AMC series Breaking Bad. Before this breakthrough, he played minor roles in various sitcoms.
He used his own experience living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his work and to build a platform for disability awareness.
Advocacy for disability rights and cerebral palsy
Mitte was a disability rights activist and was a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy. He also represented Shriners Children’s in an ambassadorial role.
He was open about the challenges he faced as a performer with cerebral palsy.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at three years old.
Early life and initial acting roles
Roy Frank Mitte III was born in Jackson, Mississippi.
He also modelled for a 2014 Gap advertising campaign.
Tributes from Breaking Bad co-stars
Bryan Cranston posted on Instagram that he was in deep despair over the death of his sweet son on Breaking Bad. Cranston stated he met Mitte when the actor was 14 years old and cast as Walter White Jr.
Cranston noted that Mitte never used his cerebral palsy as an excuse and met the show's shooting schedule with determination. Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, stated he was heartbroken by the news of the death.
BroBible reported on 3 November that Aaron Paul broke down in tears remembering Mitte alongside Giancarlo Esposito.
Upcoming Australian tour for Breaking Bad cast
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are scheduled to hold an Australian speaking tour beginning in Brisbane on 15 January next year. The tour will continue with appearances in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.
Promoter Fane stated that the actors will discuss the production, writing, mistakes, danger, and emotional scenes from the programme Breaking Bad.
Media reporting following the death
KRGV reported on 31 October that RJ Mitte had died at age 34 and that Brownsville police were investigating the matter. On 4 November, Modern Ghana reported on the actor’s mother speaking about her son’s legacy.
Page Six reported on the manner of his death on 5 November. On the same day, Yahoo reported on the official cause of death , and Men's Journal reported on the revelation of the actor's divorce.
AOL.com reported on 6 November on the death report confirming how Mitte died. The News International reported on 6 November that the inquest report was released one month after his death. JubileeCast also reported on the confirmation of the manner of death on 6 November.
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