RJ Mitte made his final public appearance with 'Breaking Bad' co-star Luis Moncada just days before his death

RJ Mitte, who died on Monday (Oct. 12), had made his final public appearance alongside "Breaking Bad" co-star Luis Moncada just days ago. Mitte, who was also a disability rights activist, passed away in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 34. His representatives released a statement but did not reveal a cause of death, though Variety reported that he died by suicide.

Mitte’s final public appearances

Mitte’s last public appearance was at the 54th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, about which he posted on Instagram. The event was held in Albuquerque city of New Mexico between October 3 and October 11.


New Mexico United, the state's pro soccer team, posted a picture of Mitte and Moncada from the fiesta on Instagram. "Breaking Bad: Lift Off Edition...Breaking Bad stars @rjmitte and @luis_moncada enjoyed their Fiesta experience...Nothing but love with a side of New Mexican culture!" the caption on the post read.

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Just days before the Albuquerque visit, Mitte had attended the screening of his latest film, "Talking to Strangers", on September 30. The screening, along with a Q&A session, took place at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, California.

The romantic drama movie that premiered in July stars Mitte as Joshua, described as "a rigid loner with cerebral palsy", who forms an unlikely friendship with Marty, played by Lin Yin.

'Breaking Bad' co-stars pay tributes

Mitte’s representatives announced his death in a statement on Monday. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights activist RJ Mitte," the reps said.

Since the news broke, tributes have poured in from several co-stars and actors, including from "Breaking Bad". Moncada, who played the role of hitman Marco Salamanca in "Breaking Bad" and its spinoff series "Better Call Saul", wrote on Instagram: "Rest in Peace RJ - I Love you Lil Brother."

'I'll miss you son'

Bryan Cranston, who played the protagonist Walter White and the father to Mitte's character on "Breaking Bad", wrote on Instagram: "I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died. I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm." He added: "I’ll miss you, son." "Breaking Bad" co-stars Aaron Paul and Dean Norris have also paid tributes to Mitte through public statements.

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Mitte's work and activism

Mitte played roles in several TV series other than "Breaking Bad", and also starred in a number of movies over the years, including "The Recall" (2017) and "Triumph" (2021). Last year, he got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez.

Off the screen, Mitte advocated for disability rights, serving as ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He was also the president of The Mitte Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports philanthropic efforts and community initiatives in Brownsville.