RJ Mitte cause of death: Breaking Bad actor who played Walter White’s son dies at 34; reason behind his death

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White’s son Flynn on the AMC series, has died at the age of 34. A county official confirmed to TMZ that Mitte died on Monday in Texas. Law enforcement told TMZ the death investigation is still going on. Reports so far have not shared any other details about the reason behind his death.

Mitte’s representatives shared a statement after the news broke. They asked people to respect the privacy of his family and close ones.

RJ Mitte cause of death: What Happened?

Mitte died on Monday in Texas, a county official told TMZ. He was 34 years old. The official told TMZ the death was a suicide. A Variety report also says it has confirmed that Mitte's death reason as suicide. TMZ updated the report later that day after his representatives shared a statement.


Mitte’s representatives gave TMZ a statement after the news came out. They called him a “beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate” and said they shared news of his passing with profound sadness.

The representatives said Mitte drew from his own life with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his Breaking Bad role. They said he built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.

They also asked people to respect the privacy of his family and close ones at this time, according to Times of India.

'Walter White Jr.' death: Who Was RJ Mitte?

Mitte played Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, on Breaking Bad. The character was the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White. Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of the AMC series.

Like his character, he lived with cerebral palsy. He moved to Hollywood in 2006 and began acting training before he was cast.

Mitte was 34 at the time of his death. He was a teenager when the show began in 2008.

What Was He Known For Beyond Breaking Bad?

Outside Breaking Bad, Mitte was known for his work in The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).

Breaking Bad ran from 2008 to 2013, so these projects came later in his career.

RJ Mitte Disability Right Activist: What Did He Do Outside Acting?

Mitte served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, his representatives said. TOI report says that he was president of The Mitte Foundation.

The foundation supported philanthropic work and community programmes, the Times of India report said. Through it, Mitte also challenged stereotypes about people with disabilities.

In 2019, Mitte spoke to a TMZ photographer about disabled actors needing more representation in Hollywood. TMZ said that was the last time it spoke to him.

What Was He Doing Before His Death?

Earlier this month, Mitte met Breaking Bad costar Luis Moncada. Social media posts from the meeting showed the two smiling and in good spirits, TMZ reported.

TOI reports that he had also appeared on The Joe Vulpis Podcast recently. He spoke there about how Breaking Bad changed his life and about his bond with the cast years after the finale.

Who Is Left Behind?

Mitte was engaged to Kennedy Suarez. He proposed last year after dating her for several years, TMZ reported.

His representatives have asked for privacy for his family and close ones. Neither report has named other family members. Neither report included a statement from his fiancée.

What Happens Next?

The death investigation is ongoing, law enforcement told TMZ. Any further details on the reason behind the death will depend on what the investigation finds.

Neither report mentioned funeral plans or any tribute events. The investigation is ongoing.


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