Actor R.J. Mitte has died, his colleagues from «Breaking Bad» mourn
13 october 2026 в 23:28
Actor R. J. Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series «Breaking Bad», - passed away on October 12, 2026. According to a representative of the actor, he died by suicide on the same day. Mitte was 34 years old.
In a statement, the representative noted that Mitte used his experience living with cerebral palsy to create the character in the series, which aired for five seasons. He was an active advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and led the Mitte Foundation, which supports charitable initiatives and projects aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Following the news of Mitte’s death, his co-stars from the series, including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, expressed their condolences. Cranston shared his feelings, stating that he was «deeply saddened» by the loss. He recalled meeting Mitte when he was just 14 years old and emphasized that he never allowed his diagnosis to be an excuse for failure. Paul, for his part, said he was «broken» by the news and urged everyone to remember that they are not alone and are loved.
Dean Norris, who played Mitte’s uncle in the series, also expressed his condolences, noting that he always cared for him on set. He added that he cannot believe what has happened and is thinking of Mitte’s family.
In a statement, the representative noted that Mitte used his experience living with cerebral palsy to create the character in the series, which aired for five seasons. He was an active advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and led the Mitte Foundation, which supports charitable initiatives and projects aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Following the news of Mitte’s death, his co-stars from the series, including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, expressed their condolences. Cranston shared his feelings, stating that he was «deeply saddened» by the loss. He recalled meeting Mitte when he was just 14 years old and emphasized that he never allowed his diagnosis to be an excuse for failure. Paul, for his part, said he was «broken» by the news and urged everyone to remember that they are not alone and are loved.
Dean Norris, who played Mitte’s uncle in the series, also expressed his condolences, noting that he always cared for him on set. He added that he cannot believe what has happened and is thinking of Mitte’s family.
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