The Breaking Bad family is mourning one of its own. RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. across all five seasons of the series, died by suicide on October 12, 2026, at age 34. A spokesperson for the actor confirmed the death and asked that his family be given privacy during this time.
Mitte was far more than a familiar face on one of television’s biggest shows. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 3, he spent his career turning visibility into advocacy. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, led The Mitte Foundation as president, and consistently pushed for authentic representation of people with disabilities in Hollywood. For countless fans, watching him hold his own opposite Bryan Cranston week after week proved that the camera could finally reflect them.
The tributes from his costars arrived quickly and hit hard. Cranston wrote of his“deep despair,”recalling that he didn’t know if a single lunch could have changed Mitte’s future, but that he loved him and would miss him, calling him“son.”Aaron Paul said he was heartbroken, adding a message for everyone reading: you are loved, and you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
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