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‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide

Variety · October 12, 2026 at 9:28 PM

‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide

RJ Mitte died by suicide, his rep has confirmed.

The actor’s rep confirmed his cause of death to People magazine Monday evening.

Mitte died Monday at 34.

He was best known for his role in the Vince Gilligan-created drama “Breaking Bad,” in which he played Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) […]

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