RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter“Flynn”White Jr. on“Breaking Bad,”has died by suicide in Texas at 34, his representative confirmed. An autopsy is pending, and a judge said there were no signs of foul play. His representative asked for privacy for the family during this time.
Mitte was just 14 when he joined the show, and he brought Flynn to life with a warmth that made the White family’s chaos hit even harder. Off screen, he had cerebral palsy and became one of the most visible advocates for disability representation in Hollywood, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, and leading the Mitte Foundation.
Anna Gunn, who played his TV mom Skyler White, told Us Weekly she’ll never forget meeting RJ when he was 14 and that there are no words for a loss this profound.“Breaking Bad”fans are sharing their favorite Flynn moments across social media. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. What’s the RJ Mitte scene you’ll always remember?
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