RJ Mitte, known as Walt Jr., dies aged 34
The American actor became known worldwide for his role in Breaking Bad and campaigned for people with disabilities.
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RJ Mitte, known as Walter White Jr. in the series Breaking Bad, died on Monday aged 34. His representatives have confirmed his death but have not issued an official statement on the cause of death.
Mitte died in Brownsville, in the US state of Texas, where he lived. His representatives confirmed the death to the media and asked for privacy for his family and loved ones. His representatives have so far not made an official statement public about the circumstances of his death.
The actor gained international recognition for his role as Walter White Jr., nicknamed Walt Jr. or Flynn, in Breaking Bad. The television series ran from 2008 to 2013 and centred on chemistry teacher Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, who becomes a drug producer.
Mitte played Walter White’s son throughout the series’ five seasons. His character was one of the few family members who initially did not know what criminal activities were taking place behind the scenes. The role connected the series’ family strand with its central crime plot.
Mitte himself had cerebral palsy and played a character with the same condition in Breaking Bad. His role stood out in American television, where actors with disabilities were for a long time seen less often in important roles.
Alongside his acting work, Mitte spoke publicly about inclusion, bullying and the representation of people with disabilities. He took part in campaigns by organisations highlighting equal opportunities and spoke at gatherings about his experiences in the entertainment industry.
Reporting on his death is still developing. The confirmation by his representatives is established, but further information about the cause of death and any memorials had not been released at the time of publication. Dutch reporting is therefore in line with international media, which have also reported the death but remain cautious about the circumstances.
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The article’s central claim is confirmed by several public news sources and by Mitte’s representatives. Background on his role and activism comes from public institutional and journalistic sources; the unknown cause of death is explicitly presented as uncertain.
- confirmed RJ Mitte died on 12 October 2026 aged 34. — His representatives confirmed the death; El País and HuffPost reported the date and age. source
- confirmed Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas. — HuffPost España lists Brownsville, Texas as the place of death. source
- confirmed Mitte played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad. — This is described by El País, HuffPost and the official campaign page of the US Department of Labor. source
- confirmed Breaking Bad ran from 2008 to 2013 and had five seasons. — HuffPost’s public background description mentions the series’ five seasons and its run. source
- confirmed Mitte had cerebral palsy and campaigned for inclusion and awareness. — The US Department of Labor describes his cerebral palsy and his work against bullying and for awareness. source
- confirmed The official cause of death has not been announced. — HuffPost reports that his representatives did not make a cause public. source
Editor's note
The death was confirmed by representatives and reported by several public media outlets. The cause of death has not been officially announced and has therefore not been included.Sources
- Muere RJ Mitte, el actor que era el hijo de Walter White en Breaking Bad, a los 34 años — El País
- Muere a los 34 años RJ Mitte, actor de Breaking Bad — HuffPost España
- Who I Am PSA: Meet the Cast — RJ Mitte — U.S. Department of Labor
- RJ Mitte: ‘Nothing I do will ever compare with Breaking Bad’ — The Guardian
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