Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr., died by suicide on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, aged 34, his representatives confirmed, as authorities continue investigating.

TL;DR

• Mitte died Monday in Brownsville, Texas, and his representatives later confirmed the cause as suicide.
• He played Walter White Jr. across all five seasons of Breaking Bad.
• Authorities say their investigation is ongoing.

What we know about Mitte’s death

A spokesperson for Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa’s office in Brownsville said Mitte died Monday, according to CNN. The spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing.

In a statement, Mitte’s representatives described him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate. They later confirmed the cause of death as suicide, according to Variety.

Mitte had been actively promoting his new film Talking to Strangers before he died, according to Variety.

Tributes from the Breaking Bad cast

Actor Bryan Cranston, who played Walter White, mourned his on-screen son. Variety reported his message as “I’ll miss you, son.”

Other cast members, disability activists and fellow actors have also offered condolences, according to CNN.

Television has lost other familiar faces recently, including Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, who died aged 80.

Mitte’s Breaking Bad legacy

Mitte played Walter “Flynn” White Jr., the son of Cranston’s Walter White and actor Anna Gunn’s Skyler, from 2008 to 2013, according to Variety.

Like his character, Mitte lived with cerebral palsy. CNN reported that he used his platform to advocate for representation for people living with disabilities.

Our earlier obituary for Nicholas Brendon, Buffy’s Xander Harris, covers another much-loved TV actor.

Why Breaking Bad mattered to UK viewers

Creator Vince Gilligan said in 2013 that Netflix had been instrumental in the show’s success, particularly in the UK and Ireland, according to Trusted Reviews.

Netflix UK and Ireland streamed the final eight episodes the day after their US broadcast on AMC, per the same report. Gilligan called the series “a huge phenomenon” there.

More on the show’s cast and legacy is in our TV coverage.

Where to find support

If you are struggling, Samaritans offers free support in the UK on 116 123, 24 hours a day. In the US, you can call or text 988.

Reported from publicly available interviews and verified press sources. Last reviewed 13 October 2026.