Breaking Bad’s Walter Jr. dies at 34. What was the net worth of RJ Mitte?

RJ Mitte, who played the role of Walter White Jr. in the popular series Breaking Bad, passed away on Monday, October 12. He was 34. A statement issued by Sean Reilly read, ‘It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.’ Mitte’s character was the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White. He appeared in 56 episodes of the award-winning show. Much like his on-screen character, Mitte lived with cerebral palsy.

RJ Mitte net worth

Besides being an actor, Mitte was also a producer, model, and disability rights advocate. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Mitte had a net worth of $500 thousand.

Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 3. The neurological condition affects movement and coordination. He wore leg braces and used crutches throughout much of his childhood.

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Mitte made his professional breakthrough through Breaking Bad in 2008. The series centred around a high school chemistry teacher manufacturing methamphetamine after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Mitte was shown as the teenage son of Walter and Skyler White, portrayed by Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn.

After Breaking Bad, Mitte took part in independent films and TV projects including Switched at Birth, The Recall, The Oak Room, and Netflix's The Guardians of Justice. As a model, he appeared in campaigns for Gap and walked the runway for Vivienne Westwood.

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Beyond entertainment, Mitte became synonymous with a prominent advocate for disability representation. He actively worked with United Cerebral Palsy, Shriners Children's, and similar organisations to expand opportunities for performers with disabilities.

According to a report by People, the Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12:50 p.m. and found Mitte dead at his home. Although the cause of his death has not been confirmed yet, a representative shared that Mitte died by suicide, Variety reported.