RJ Mitte Dead: 'Breaking Bad' Star Who Played Walter White Jr. Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, known as Walter "Flynn" White Jr. from the series "Breaking Bad," has died. The actor died on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas. A county official confirmed this to the US outlet TMZ.

Mitte's representatives said in a statement: "It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, RJ Mitte." CNN, BBC News and The Hollywood Reporter also reported the actor's death on Monday.

What was RJ Mitte's cause of death?

According to TMZ, Mitte is said to have taken his own life. No official cause of death has been released so far. Further details about the circumstances of his death are currently not known.

The posts by TMZ, CNN, BBC News and The Hollywood Reporter on X each mention only the actor's age, but not the place or cause of his death.

Who was RJ Mitte?

RJ Mitte was born on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi. He gained international fame through his role as Walter White Jr. in the critically acclaimed and award-winning AMC series "Breaking Bad". CNN points out that the series was honored with an Emmy.

Mitte himself lived with cerebral palsy. "Drawing from his own experiences with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and created a platform for disability awareness and inclusion," his representatives said. His character, the son of chemistry teacher Walter White, also had cerebral palsy.

Beyond acting, Mitte served as an ambassador for the organizations United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, according to his representatives. They describe him as a philanthropist and passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

What is known about his final weeks?

Just last week, Mitte appeared as a guest on the "Joe Vulpis Podcast." There, he talked about how "Breaking Bad" changed his life and about his close relationship with the show's cast, which he said still endures years after the series finale.

Earlier this month, he also met up with his "Breaking Bad" co-star Luis Moncada. In social media posts shared by the two, they were beaming from ear to ear and appeared to be in great spirits.

What remains unclear?

Questions remain above all about the exact circumstances of his death. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the cause of death. Reactions from his former co-stars have also not yet become known.

Mitte's representatives paid tribute to him as an actor who entertained "friends and family around the world." He was 34 years old.