RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor, Dies at 34
The actor, known for his role as Walter White Jr., died by suicide, according to reports.
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34 years old.
TMZ reported Monday that Mitte died by suicide in Texas. A death investigation is reportedly ongoing.
Mitte was a prominent advocate for disability rights, having lived with cerebral palsy. He served as a celebrity ambassador for organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He was also a spokesperson for actors with disabilities for the Screen Actors Guild.
Beyond his most famous role in “Breaking Bad,” Mitte also appeared in television shows including “Switched at Birth,” “The Guardians of Justice,” and “Now Apocalypse.”
Mitte announced his engagement to girlfriend Kennedy Suarez in October 2025, telling People magazine at the time, “I’m thrilled to have found my person, my partner in life who makes me want to be better, no matter what we’re doing.”
![RJ Mitte at the Apple TV+ "Pluribus" premiere.]( "RJ Mitte at the Apple TV+ "Pluribus" premiere.")