Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 09:32 · Archive

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.

RJ Mitte, real name Roy Frank Mitte III, has died aged 34, his representatives announced on Monday. The US actor rose to fame playing Walter White Jr, the on-screen son of Bryan Cranston's character in Breaking Bad. He first appeared in the crime series in 2008 aged 15 and had a recurring role until its conclusion in 2013, also featuring Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Bob Odenkirk and Dean Norris.

Before Breaking Bad, Mitte had played minor roles in sitcoms including Everybody Hates Chris and Hannah Montana. He used his platform to advocate for disability rights based on his experience of living with cerebral palsy.

Dean Norris, who played Mitte's uncle and DEA agent Hank Schrader, paid tribute on social media. 'Though RJ didn't play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed,' Norris wrote. Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, said in a statement: 'I am at a loss. I am heartbroken over this news.'

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• Tributes pour in for Breaking Bad star who dies aged 34US actor RJ Mitte, best known for starring opposite Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.Worcester News · 13 Oct, 08:40
• Tributes pour in for Breaking Bad star who dies aged 34US actor RJ Mitte, best known for starring opposite Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.Malvern Gazette · 13 Oct, 08:40

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