The American actor RJ Mitte, known for portraying Walter White Jr. in the series Breaking Bad, passed away on Monday, October 12, in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 34. His death was confirmed by local authorities and his representatives.
The Cameron County Justice of the Peace, Cyndi Hinojosa, told Associated Press that the death was certified around 1:30 PM at a property believed to be the actor's home. The official indicated that she could not determine the cause of death and that an autopsy would be performed.
According to information from CNN, the Brownsville Police received an emergency call around noon. Officers found the actor deceased and, at that moment, did not suspect any third-party involvement, although the investigation was ongoing.
The family also confirmed her death through their representatives, who highlighted her career as an interpreter and her advocacy for greater representation of people with disabilities.
Walter White's son in Breaking Bad
Mitte gained fame by portraying Walter "Flynn" White Jr., the son of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Skyler White (Anna Gunn). He participated in all five seasons of Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013.
The actor lived with cerebral palsy, just like the character he portrayed. He took advantage of the visibility that the series provided to advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the audiovisual industry. He also collaborated with organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.
After Breaking Bad, he worked on productions such as Switched at Birth and The Guardians of Justice, in addition to participating in independent film projects.
Bryan Cranston bid farewell to his former colleague with a message reflecting on his enthusiasm and growth during the filming of the series. He closed the tribute with words addressed to the actor: "I will miss you, kid."
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