‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34

‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Reports said he died on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas, with a county official reportedly confirming his death.

Mitte’s representatives expressed deep sadness over his passing, describing him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate. Born Roy Frank Mitte III in Jackson, Mississippi, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three and later became widely recognised for portraying a character with the same condition.

Beyond Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013, Mitte appeared in productions including The Guardians of Justice, The Oak Room and The Recall. He also championed disability representation in entertainment and worked with organisations supporting people with disabilities. The cause of his death had not been independently established in the reports cited.