RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, according to a report published by TMZ on October 12, 2026, and updated the following day. A county official reportedly confirmed his death in Texas, while law enforcement said the investigation was ongoing.
Mitte’s representatives subsequently confirmed his passing in a statement to TMZ, remembering him as an actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate. His work on Breaking Bad drew from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, helping bring greater visibility to disability representation on television.
Beyond acting, Mitte supported inclusion and awareness initiatives through his work with United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. His death has renewed attention to his contributions both on screen and to disability advocacy.
Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad, playing Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White. His other screen credits included The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice. He also used his public profile to advocate for better representation of disabled performers in Hollywood.
According to TMZ’s report, Mitte’s representatives highlighted his work as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. His death was reported as an ongoing investigation by law enforcement.
Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez, whom he proposed to in 2025 after several years of dating. His passing marks a loss for the Breaking Bad cast and the disability advocacy community.