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RJ Mitte dies aged 34

PerthNow · 13 October 2026 at 8:21 am

RJ Mitte dies aged 34

The actor, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the beloved TV show, committed suicide on Monday (12.10.26) in Texas.Mitte, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, became a successful actor thanks to his role in Breaking Bad, alongside Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, and also advocated for other actors in Hollywood with disabilities.

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