Breaking Bad fans are grieving today after news that RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on the iconic series, died by suicide on Monday, October 12, at age 34. His representative confirmed his death, remembering him as a beloved actor and philanthropist. Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 3 and spent his career advocating for disability rights and speaking openly about mental health.
On Wednesday, Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, posted a tribute on Instagram. He called Mitte an inspiration who faced every challenge with confidence and grace, and revealed that the last time they saw each other, he called Mitte Superman.“I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew,”Paul wrote. He also shared a video of Mitte speaking about the importance of mental health care, where Mitte said,“It’s OK to be not always good. But it’s not OK to harbor that feeling, harbor those emotions.”
Mitte’s message matters now more than ever. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. What’s your favorite memory of RJ Mitte on Breaking Bad? Share it with us in the comments.
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