RJ Mitte Remembered: Breaking Bad Co-Star Shares Final Video Before Actor’s Death
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died at 34. Co-star Luis Moncada shares a final video of the pair taken just days before the tragic passing in Texas.
POLICY WIRE — Brownsville, USA — The entertainment community is mourning the loss of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who passed away on Monday, October 12, at the age of 34.
Just days prior to his death, Mitte was captured on video enjoying a hot air balloon excursion at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The footage was recorded on October 4 alongside his former co-star, Luis Moncada.
Moncada, known for his role as the cartel enforcer Marco Salamanca on the AMC series, shared the video and a collection of photos documenting their long-standing friendship following the news of Mitte’s passing in Brownsville, Texas. In his tribute, Moncada wrote, “Rest in Peace RJ – I Love you Lil Brother.”
Mitte gained widespread recognition as a teenager for his portrayal of Walter White Jr., starring alongside Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn. The series was recently honored by The New York Times as the best television show of the century.
Beyond his acting career, Mitte was a dedicated disability rights activist who lived with cerebral palsy. His influence extended well beyond his screen work, leaving a lasting impact on the disability community.
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Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
