RJ Mitte Dies: Breaking Bad Actor Was 34

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White's son opposite Bryan Cranston in the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and became a disability rights advocate drawing on his experience living with cerebral palsy, died at age 34. His representatives confirmed the news Monday, saying he died in Brownsville, Texas. No immediate cause of death was given. "This [...]

RJ Meath, the Emmy-winning actor who played Bryan Cranston's son Walter White on Breaking Bad and became a disability rights activist from his experiences living with cerebral palsy, has died at the age of 34.

Mitte's representatives confirmed the news Monday, saying he died in Brownsville, Texas. No immediate cause of death was listed.

His representatives said: "We share our deep sorrow at the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate RJ Mitt."

Mitte, whose Breaking Bad character Walter Jr. also has CP, was building a platform on disability awareness and inclusion because of the show's popularity. He served as an ambassador for the United Nations of Cerebral Palsy and Children of the Shriners, as well as president of the Meath Foundation, which supports humanitarian efforts and community initiatives. She worked to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities.

At this time, deputies asked for the family's privacy.

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