RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34. The actor was best known for playing Walter White Jr. on the hit drama Breaking Bad.
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Variety reported the news. The cause of death has not been shared.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," a rep for the actor shared in a statement. "Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion."
The "Breaking Bad" Star Was Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy
Mitte was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on Aug. 21, 1992. He suffered brain damage at birth and was later adopted. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 3.
After appearing in uncredited television guest roles on Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana, Mitte was cast as the son of the show's main character, Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, on Breaking Bad.
Like Mitte, the character of Walter White Jr. had cerebral palsy. As the role raised his profile, he helped raise awareness of the condition and became an advocate for disability representation in Hollywood.
RJ Mitte Was Promoting His New Movie
The Breaking Bad actor was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. He also led his own charity, the Mitte Foundation. The organization supported charitable efforts while challenging stereotypes of those with disabilities.
In addition to his role on Breaking Bad, Mitte played Mind Master on Netflix's superhero drama The Guardians of Justice. He also starred in the horror film The Recall and the drama Triumph. Mitte also had a recurring role on the teen television drama Switched at Birth.
According to Variety, the actor recently began making the rounds to promote his new movie, Talking to Strangers. He also had several projects in pre-production and production phases.
Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, whom he had been dating since 2018.
