'Breaking Bad' Actor RJ Mitte Dies At 34
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," said a statement issued by Sean Reilly.
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"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," said a statement issued by Sean Reilly.
A county official confirmed to TMZ that Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr on Breaking Bad, died on Monday in Texas - the publication said he had died by suicide.
His representatives told Deadline that he died in Brownsville, Texas. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed in either report.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Ba...
RJ Mitte, the actor who played the son of drug lord Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34.
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for portraying Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has passed away. The nature of his death has not been officially disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that...
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives said.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Ba...
RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. on the hit series "Breaking Bad."
Mr. Mitte was born with cerebral palsy and brought his own experience of living with the disability to the role of Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning show.
Breaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate R.J. Mitte died on Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told Asso...
The beloved actor used his platform to champion disability awareness and inclusion.
The beloved actor used his platform to champion disability awareness and inclusion.
The beloved actor used his platform to champion disability awareness and inclusion.
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died at 34, his representatives confirmed Monday. They didn't give a cause of death.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — “Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34.
Danny Moloshok / REUTERS RJ Mitte, the disability advocate and actor known for his breakout role as the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White on the Emmy Award-winning series Breaking Bad, h...
HARLINGEN, Texas (Valley Central) -- Actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday. The cause and manner of death remain under inv...
Mitte died Monday in Texas, a county official told the publication.
"Breaking Bad" actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.
"Breaking Bad" star RJ Mitte, who starred in the series as the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White, dies.
The American actor RJ Mitte, best known for starring opposite Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.
Official says actor who played son of drug kingpin Walter White died by suicide.
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