RJ Mitte
American · 34 years old · Died 12 October 2026
Played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad and campaigned for disability rights
RJ Mitte was an American actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on the television drama Breaking Bad. Like his character, he had cerebral palsy, and he worked throughout his career to promote disability awareness and inclusion, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children. He also appeared in Switched at Birth and Triumph, and founded The Mitte Foundation, a nonprofit that offers grants and scholarships. His representatives confirmed that he died at his home in Brownsville, Texas, on October 12 at the age of 34. Brownsville Police said the official cause and manner of death were pending an investigation.
Since RJ Mitte died
Live count since 12 October 2026
Total deaths worldwide since then
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