RJ Mitte’s cause of death revealed, 34-year-old Break Bad actor had cerebral palsy and his shocking demise has rattled the entertainment world

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RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34. The actor had cerebral palsy and was also known for his work as a disability rights advocate. His death was reported on October 12, 2026.

According to TMZ’s report, Mitte died by suicide, citing information from a county official. Law enforcement said that the investigation is still going on regarding the death.

RJ Mitte, whose full name was Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III, was an American actor well known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s crime drama Breaking Bad.

His character was the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston. He also appeared in projects such as Switched at Birth, The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice. In the 2021 film Triumph, he played a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy.

Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three years old. According to Reuters, he used leg braces and crutches during much of his childhood before eventually no longer needing walking devices. Mitte later used his public profile to promote disability awareness and inclusion. He worked to challenge stereotypes about people with disabilities.

According to his representatives, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He also served as president of the Mitte Foundation.

In a statement announcing his death, his representatives described him to as an actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement said.

Mitte was engaged to his girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez. According to PEOPLE he proposed to her on October 10, 2025, on her 30th birthday.
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