Actor R.J. Mitte, star of the series «Breaking Bad», - has died

Actor R.J. Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series «Breaking Bad», - has passed away at the age of 34. According to TMZ, the cause of death was suicide, as confirmed by an official representative of the county.

Sources report that Mitte died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. Law enforcement is currently conducting an investigation. The actor’s representatives also confirmed his death to Deadline, expressing deep sorrow over the loss: «It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic death of beloved actor, philanthropist, and advocate for people with disabilities R.J. Mitte».

Mitte was known not only for his acting career but also for his active work in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. He was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and the president of the Mitte Foundation. Last year, the actor got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Kennedy Suarez.