New details have emerged surrounding the death of Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, who died aged 34 last month.
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According to an official inquest report obtained by Page Six, Mitte died by suicide by hanging on October 12 in Brownsville, Texas.
The Cameron County document confirms that authorities pronounced the actor dead at 1:32 p.m.
Although officials requested an autopsy and toxicology testing, the records obtained by the publication did not include those results.
RJ Mitte's Death Confirmed in Official Inquest Report
Following Mitte's death, his representative released an emotional statement paying tribute to the actor and his work advocating for people with disabilities.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," the statement read.
"RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on AMC's critically acclaimed, award-winning series 'Breaking Bad.' Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion."
TMZ initially reported that Mitte had died by suicide, with local authorities subsequently confirming his death in Texas and launching an investigation.
Mitte received a cerebral palsy diagnosis at the age of three and became a prominent advocate for disability rights throughout his career.
He also served as a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson for performers with disabilities, using his platform to promote greater representation in the entertainment industry.
Breaking Bad Cast Pay Emotional Tributes to RJ Mitte
Mitte rose to prominence playing Walter White Jr. in AMC's critically acclaimed crime drama Breaking Bad.
He portrayed the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, throughout the show's five-season run between 2008 and 2013.
Following Mitte's death, Cranston shared an emotional tribute to his former on-screen son on Instagram.
"I'm in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died," Cranston wrote. "I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm."
"Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never - ever - allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anything. He met the demanding shooting schedule head on with great determination."
Aaron Paul, who portrayed Jesse Pinkman in the series, also expressed his grief, saying he was at "a loss" and was "heartbroken" by the news.
Meanwhile, Dean Norris, who played Hank Schrader, described Mitte's death as "heartbreaking" and said he "[could not] believe it".
Norris also paid tribute to his former co-star, describing Mitte as "a sweetheart of a young man" and expressing how much everyone would miss him.
