RJ Mitte Remembered by Breaking Bad Cast: "This Is Heartbreaking"

RJ Mitte, the Breaking Bad actor, died at 34, and his co-stars are mourning his loss. Dean Norris, who played DEA agent Hank Schrader in the AMC series, paid tribute to Mitte on social media. He wrote: "Oh my God! I was working, and I just found out about RJ. My heart is broken." Although RJ did not play me […]

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34, and his co-stars are mourning his loss.

Dean Norris, who played DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series, paid tribute to Mayte on social media.

"Oh my god! I was working, just noticed RJ. My heart is broken," she wrote. "Even though RJ didn't play my TV boyfriend, I always looked up to him as a young kid on set. He was a young man's sweetheart and will be greatly missed."

"It's so heartbreaking, I can't believe it. I'm thinking of him and his family," Norris continued.

Mitte played Walter White's son in the AMC series directed by Bryan Cranston. The actor's character, Walter Jr., also had cerebral palsy, and he used his platform on the show to raise disability awareness and become an advocate. Watch on Deadline

Mitte's reps confirmed the news of his death with a statement: "We share our deep sorrow at the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate, RJ Mitte."

Other actors have also taken to social media to share their thoughts on Mitte, with X's Lou Diamond Phillips sharing: "I just found out, Brian. Absolutely heartbreaking. What a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to his family and friends."

I just realized what a wonderful young man Brian is absolutely heartbreaking. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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