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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Oct 12, 11:25 PM
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives said.
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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
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What happened RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad" has died, his representatives said.
The headline split The left frames it as "'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 years old". The right frames it as "RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34".
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34 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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Left / center-left'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 years old
Le Monde English · Center-left · News report
Center'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightBreaking Bad star RJ Mitte dead at 34: Actor known for Walter White Jr role and cerebral palsy advocacy dies by suicide
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Daily MailNews report · Oct 13, 1:06 AM
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dead at 34: Actor known for Walter White Jr role and cerebral palsy advocacy dies by suicide
Mitte was found dead at 1.30pm Monday at what's believed to be his home in Brownsville, Texas. Local officials say an investigation is underway and an autopsy will be performed.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Oct 13, 12:51 AM
'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for portraying Walter White Jr. on the award-winning television show "Breaking Bad," has died, according to multiple reports. He was 34.
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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Oct 13, 12:50 AM
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 years old
On Monday, October 12, representatives announced the passing of the actor, philanthropist and disability rights activist.
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New York PostNews report · Oct 13, 12:44 AM
RJ Mitte heartbreakingly hinted at ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff days before death
Mitte spoke of his excitement about appearing in a potential "Breaking Bad" spinoff from show creator Vince Gilligan, just days before his shocking death at the age of 34.
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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Oct 13, 12:20 AM
‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34
His representatives told Deadline that he died in Brownsville, Texas. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed in either report.
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Channel NewsAsiaNews report · Oct 13, 12:14 AM
RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate, dies at 34
RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad. He drew on his personal experience with cerebral palsy to portray the character.
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BBC WorldNews report · Oct 13, 12:12 AM
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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Colorado Springs GazetteNews report · Oct 12, 11:58 PM
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 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...
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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Oct 12, 11:47 PM
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White’s son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor who played the son of drug lord Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34.
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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Oct 12, 11:40 PM
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34
RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White on “Breaking Bad,” died today in Brownsville, Texas. He was 34.
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Vice NewsNews report · Oct 12, 11:38 PM
Beyond ‘Breaking Bad’: 5 Music Videos Featuring the Late RJ Mitte
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...
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TownhallNews report · Oct 12, 11:30 PM
Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Oct 12, 11:22 PM
RJ Mitte death: 'Breaking Bad' star who played Walter White Jr. on dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who starred as Bryan Cranston's son on the award-winning series "Breaking Bad," has died. He was 34.
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Oct 12, 11:18 PM
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 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...
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CBS News - USNews report · Oct 12, 11:06 PM
RJ Mitte, "Breaking Bad" actor, dies at 34
RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. on the hit series "Breaking Bad."
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The New York TimesNews report · Oct 12, 11:04 PM
RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34
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.
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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Oct 12, 10:58 PM
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
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South China Morning PostNews report · Oct 12, 10:55 PM
Breaking Bad actor and disability rights champion R.J. Mitte dies at 34
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...
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UPIWire story · Oct 12, 10:35 PM
'Breaking Bad' actor R.J. Mitte dies at 34
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.
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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Oct 12, 10:32 PM
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — “Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
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The Washington TimesNews report · Oct 12, 10:28 PM
'Breaking Bad' actor dies at 34
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
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OANNews report · Oct 12, 10:26 PM
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
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“Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
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NDTVNews report · Oct 12, 10:22 PM
'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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The Seattle TimesNews report · Oct 12, 10:16 PM
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34.
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The Daily BeastNews report · Oct 12, 10:01 PM
‘Breaking Bad’ Star Dies at 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...
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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Oct 12, 9:50 PM
RJ Mitte dead at 34, Brownsville police say
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...
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WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNationNews report · Oct 12, 9:48 PM
RJ Mitte, star of 'Breaking Bad', dead at 34: Report
Mitte died Monday in Texas, a county official told the publication.
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Oct 12, 9:48 PM
'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say
"Breaking Bad" actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.
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49/99 Wording GapHigh confidence34 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 48 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story
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Oct 12, 9:48 PM: WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago) joined the source map.
Oct 12, 9:48 PM: WJW The Hill / Nexstar NewsNation joined the source map.
Oct 12, 9:50 PM: WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) joined the source map.
Oct 12, 10:01 PM: The Daily Beast joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 49/99 and story health is stable · 48 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.