RJ Mitte, Star of ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died at age 34. Suicide confirmed in Texas.

October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Los Angeles, United States — The actor best known for portraying Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed series ‘Breaking Bad’ has passed away at the age of 34.

RJ Mitte, whose real name was Roy Frank Mitte III, died by suicide in Texas on Monday, according to a county official who spoke with TMZ. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi, and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three.

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Mitte moved to Los Angeles in 2006 and became a prominent figure in entertainment, using his platform to raise awareness about disability representation. He appeared in 56 episodes of ‘Breaking Bad’ from 2008 to 2013 and also starred in other projects such as ‘The Recall’ and ‘The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)’.

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