The manner of death for RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed series "Breaking Bad," has been revealed. According to an official inquest report obtained by Page Six, Mitte died by suicide by hanging.
The document from Cameron County, Texas, confirms that hanging was the cause of death and states that Mitte was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m. on Oct. 12.
Mitte's representative had previously confirmed his passing in a statement that described him as a "beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate." The statement highlighted his role in "Breaking Bad," noting that he drew from his own experiences living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his character and to build a platform for disability awareness and inclusion.
Beyond his acting career, Mitte was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
Several of his former "Breaking Bad" co-stars remembered him following his death. The actor was 34 years old.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.