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RJ Mitte Breaking Bad Star Dies at Thirty

PUBLISHED Oct 12, 2026, 5:35 PM ET

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RJ Mitte, who portrayed Walter White’s son on the Emmy‑winning series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of thirty‑four. The actor, known for his disability‑rights activism, passed away in Brownsville, Texas, according to his representatives. No immediate cause of death was disclosed. Mitte’s career began with his breakout role in Breaking Bad, which aired from two thousand and eight to two thousand and thirteen and earned sixteen Primetime Emmy awards. He later starred in the 2021 drama Triumph, the 2024 film Love Me Dead, and the 2025 series Westhampton. In addition to acting, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, and led The Mitte Foundation. His legacy extends beyond television, as he used his platform to raise awareness for cerebral palsy and advocate for inclusive representation in media.

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On August 21 1992 Born in Jackson, Mississippi, RJ Mitte begins life with cerebral.
On January 1 2008 Breaking Bad premieres, featuring Mitte as Walter Jr.
On September 29 2013 Series finale airs, concluding Breaking Bad storyline.
On January 1 2014 SAG Awards honor ensemble cast of Breaking Bad.
On April 1 2024 Mitte dies in Brownsville, Texas, age thirty‑four.

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