Aaron Paul shares video of Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte defending mental health before his death: "So sorry you were hurt"

Aaron Paul paid tribute to his late Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte by posting one of Mitte's Instagram videos advocating mental health awareness. Mitte, who played Walter Jr. in the Emmy-winning AMC drama, died on October 12 at age 34. His official cause of death was suicide. "Hey everyone, I hope everyone […]

Aaron Paul paid tribute to his late Breaking Bad co-star RJ Meath by posting one of Meath's Instagram videos advocating for mental health awareness. Mitte, who played Walt Jr. on the Emmy Award-winning AMC drama series, died on Oct. 12 at age 34. The official cause of death of this actor was suicide.

In a video posted by Paul, Mitte says directly into the camera: "Hi everyone, I hope you're doing well today in this time of uncertainty. I want to talk to you a little bit about mental health." Taking care of your physical health is very important, but taking care of your mental health is just as important. Most of the time, we hide it. We hide how we really feel, about what we really think - "Okay" and "I'm good" and "I'm good." But aren't you always good? It's not good to feel that way, so I hope I can inspire everyone who watches this video. Related Stories Tamera Mowry-Housley Joins 'Scrubs' Reboot for Season 2 'Scrubs' Showrunner Dissects Season 2 Premiere: Dr. Cox lives, and will J.D. And will we see Elliott's Kid?

Paul accompanied the video with an emotional tribute to Mitte, writing: "You've always been an inspiration to so many. I'm so sorry you hurt my friend. I wish we knew. You always had a smile on your face and took on every challenge you were given with such confidence. Confidence and grace. I met you when you were a little boy and watched you grow into a beautiful young man. We take every challenge head on. One last time. When we met, I kept calling you Superman. You reminded me of him because you always led with kindness and strength." Popular in Variety

Paul continued, “You were born into a world of challenges, but you never let that stop you. “I'm so sorry RJ. What an absolute sad loss... I loved your laugh and how much fun you had riding the wave we all had with Breaking Bad. I hope anyone reading this note who feels lost or sad or uncertain about the future will please say something. "Life is very special."

Paul is one of several "Breaking Bad" actors who have taken to social media to pay tribute to Mitte since his death. Bryan Cranston, who headlined the series as Walter White and played Mitte's character's father, said he was "devastated" by the news.

"I met him when he was only 14 when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a role he played with such joy and passion," Cranston writes. Born with cerebral palsy, he never – ever – let this challenge be an excuse for anything. "He went through tough shooting schedules with determination... It's especially devastating to hear that he lost his life." why Just a few weeks ago we were texting each other - figuring out when we could meet for lunch. I don't know if that lunch would have changed his future...but I do know that I loved him and had a lot of fun being with him over the years on the show...I'll miss you, son.

Watch Mitte's video on Paul's Instagram post below:

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit