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American actor and activist (1992–2026)
Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III was an American actor and disability rights activist. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three years old. He moved to Los Angeles in 2006 and worked with a personal talent manager to find acting opportunities where his disability could educate viewers. After playing minor roles in sitcoms, he was cast in his breakthrough role as Walter White Jr. on the AMC neo-Western crime drama television series Breaking Bad (2008–2013).
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The actor RJ Mitte has died. Best known for his role on Breaking Bad as Walter White's son, Mitte brought disability awareness to the hit show with his experience with cerebral palsy. He was 34.
Mitte played the son of the teacher-turned-meth producer in the hit series. His representatives confirmed he died by suicide.
Luis Moncada is opening up about spending time with his “Breaking Bad” co-star RJ Mitte in New Mexico just days before he died.