RJ Mitte
Roy Frank "RJ" Mitte III is an American actor and producer. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three. He moved to Hollywood in 2006, and worked with a personal talent manager to find acting opportunities where his disability could educate viewers. After playing minor roles in sitcoms, he was cast in his breakthrough role as Walter White Jr. on the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013).
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Oct 14, 2026
Far Right
Breaking Bad star revealed his dying wish to family in resurfaced clip a year before his tragic death at 34.
Reform UK voters are tired of American celebrity news dominating UK media while British issues are ignored.
Oct 14, 2026
Lean Left
Breaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died at 34, according to authorities and his representatives.
Liberals mourn a prominent disability rights voice, tying into ongoing advocacy for accessibility and inclusion policies in Canada.
Oct 14, 2026
Lean Left
The Breaking Bad actor died aged 34, with a spokesperson confirming he took his own life; his final interview was published days before his death.
Labour MPs have repeatedly pushed for better mental health funding, and Mitte's death renews attention on suicide prevention and support services.
Oct 13, 2026
Center
The Breaking Bad actor has died aged 34 in Brownsville, Texas.
Mitte was a disability rights advocate and his death is a loss to those campaigning for better representation, a cause Lib Dems support.