‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s cause of death revealed as co-stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul mourn actor

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RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad," died by suicide, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital.

He was 34.

"Sadly, we can confirm that suicide was the cause of death," the representative said.

The actor and disability rights advocate, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, died Monday at his home in Brownsville, Texas, according to authorities.

HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS "It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," Mitte's representative told Fox News Digital at the time.

GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series ‘Breaking Bad .' Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion," the statement continued.

"Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s." The statement noted that Mitte also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities.

The Cameron County Justice of the Peace previously said an autopsy would be conducted.

The actor’s death prompted an outpouring of grief from his former "Breaking Bad" co-stars, including Bryan Cranston , who played his on-screen father, Walter White.

PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight," Cranston wrote in an emotional Instagram tribute .

He remembered Mitte as a joyful and enthusiastic young actor who was cast as Walter White Jr. at age 14.

Cranston also praised Mitte’s work as a disability rights advocate and said they had remained close after the AMC series ended.