RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on all five seasons of Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. Mitte, who also lived with cerebral palsy, became a powerful advocate for disability awareness and inclusion, using his fame to promote greater representation in Hollywood. According to authorities in Brownsville, Texas, officers responded to a call at his home and found him deceased. Officials say the cause and manner of death remain under investigation. Beyond Breaking Bad, Mitte appeared in shows including Switched at Birth, The Guardians of Justice, Hannah Montana, and Everybody Hates Chris. He also served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and led The Mitte Foundation’s philanthropic efforts. Mitte was widely praised for bringing authenticity to his role on Breaking Bad and for using his platform to challenge stereotypes and advocate for people with disabilities.

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Bryan Cranston is mourning RJ Mitte, who played his onscreen son, Walter White Jr., on Breaking Bad. Mitte died by suicide yesterday, according to his representative. Cranston said he met Mitte when he was just 14 and watched him grow into a talented actor despite living with cerebral palsy. He also praised Mitte’s advocacy for performers with disabilities and his work helping the disabled community. Cranston revealed that the two had exchanged text messages a few weeks ago and had tried to arrange lunch. Expressing his heartbreak, he questioned why Mitte took his own life and said he would miss him.