Aaron Paul pays tribute to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White's son on Breaking Bad, has died by suicide at 34.

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White's son on the television series Breaking Bad, has died by suicide at the age of 34. Mitte was born with cerebral palsy and found fame as a teenager on the show.

Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman opposite Mitte, shared an emotional tribute and a video of Mitte advocating for mental health awareness. Paul wrote that Mitte was 'an inspiration for so many' and recalled their last encounter: 'The last time we saw each other I kept calling you Superman. You reminded me of him because you always led with kindness and strength. It was blinding.'

Paul noted that Mitte 'was born into a world with challenges but you never let any of that stand in your way'. He said he had watched Mitte 'grow into a beautiful young man' since they met when Mitte was a child, and that he loved 'your laugh and how much fun you had riding the wave we were all blessed to be on with Breaking Bad'.

Paul ended his tribute with a message to those struggling: 'I hope whoever is reading this note that feels lost or sad or uncertain about the future please say something. Life is so damn special.'

How it is being reported

• Aaron Paul says Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte was ‘an inspiration for so many’The actor died by suicide at the age of 34.Evening Standard · 15 Oct, 08:50
• Aaron Paul recalls last time he saw ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star RJ Mitte before actor’s ‘absolutely tragic’ deathMitte died by suicide on Monday.New York Post · 15 Oct, 00:58

In this story: RJ Mitte · Aaron Paul · Breaking Bad · Walter White · Jesse Pinkman

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