“Breaking Bad”fans are mourning RJ Mitte, who died by suicide at 34. His family is still awaiting autopsy results, but at a memorial service in his hometown of Brownsville, Texas on Friday, his younger sister Lacianne Carriere shared what he meant to her.“RJ Mitte was my older brother but I not only just lost a brother, I lost my father,”she said through tears, explaining that RJ took on the role after their mother Dyna Mitte was paralyzed in an accident when Lacianne was an infant. She also urged anyone struggling to reach out for help.
Mitte was best known for his six-season run as Walter White Jr. on AMC’s“Breaking Bad,”a role that made him a familiar face to millions and a visible advocate for actors with disabilities, a cause he championed throughout his career. His co-stars Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, and Aaron Paul have all shared tributes in the days since his death.
The family’s grief is a reminder of how quietly heavy caregiving and responsibility can be, especially for young people who grow up carrying others. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text. What’s your favorite Walter White Jr. moment, and who in your life deserves a check-in today?
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