RJ Mitte, the actor greatest recognized for enjoying Walter White Jr., on Breaking Dangerous, has died at age 34. In accordance with TMZ, he died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas.
His representatives confirmed the information of his passing in a press release to the Hollywood Reporter: “It’s with profound unhappiness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate incapacity rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
No official explanation for demise has been introduced by his representatives. TMZ reported that his demise was a suicide, although the circumstances stay below investigation.
Mitte appeared all through all 5 seasons of Breaking Dangerous. Like his character, Mitte had cerebral palsy, which was identified when he was three years outdated.
Past performing, Mitte was a outstanding incapacity rights advocate and philanthropist who used his platform to champion higher illustration and inclusion for folks with disabilities. He served as an envoy for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Youngsters’s and was president of the Mitte Basis, supporting initiatives targeted on incapacity consciousness and inclusion.
Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, with whom he shared a long-standing friendship earlier than their relationship turned romantic round 2020. The couple dated for roughly 5 years earlier than getting engaged.
Mitte proposed to Suarez on October 10, 2025, on her thirtieth birthday, in the course of the 56th annual Día del Sol fundraising gala for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego.
The occasion was held on the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California. Mitte, who served as an envoy for the group, reportedly received down on one knee in the course of the event.
Tributes pour in
Following experiences of Mitte’s demise, followers took to social media to recollect his efficiency in Breaking Dangerous and rejoice his advocacy work.
One fan wrote on social media: “RJ Mitte made Walt Jr. so actual and heartfelt. He confirmed the world that incapacity doesn’t outline an individual. Relaxation in peace—you’ll at all times be a part of the Breaking Dangerous household.”
One other fan shared: “Heartbroken. RJ’s efficiency was pure and stuffed with quiet power. He made each scene with Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn hit tougher. Gone approach too quickly.”
A 3rd posted: “Not many discuss how brilliantly he acted whereas dwelling with cerebral palsy. Thanks for the illustration and the laughs with the breakfast scenes. RIP RJ Mitte.”
A fourth tribute learn: “OMG… no! So sorry to see this unhappy information. Breaking Dangerous followers, together with myself, will miss him dearly. Honest condolences to his household.”
A fifth fan mirrored: “RJ took a personality that would have been one-note and made him the ethical heart of the present at instances. His advocacy work mattered simply as a lot as his performing. Relaxation straightforward.”
A sixth merely said: “Relaxation in peace to RJ Mitte. The world misplaced a sort soul and a real advocate at present.”