RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role as Walter White's son, Walter Jr., in the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. The cause of his death has not yet been announced.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad between 2008 and 2013. His representative released a statement to TMZ, sharing the "tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte."
Beyond Breaking Bad, Mitte's career included roles in Switched at Birth, Dixieland, and the 2021 drama Triumph. He also starred in 2024's Love Me Dead and 2025's Westhampton. Mitte was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and president of The Mitte Foundation, which supports organisations improving the quality of life for Central Texans.