RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34. Several outlets reported his death on Monday, October 12.
His representatives said he died in Brownsville, Texas. However, they did not state a cause of death.
TMZ reported that Mitte died by suicide. Law enforcement also told the outlet that officers were still investigating his death. Further details about the circumstances were not immediately available.
RJ Mitte’s role in “Breaking Bad”
Mitte played Walter White Jr. across all five seasons of the AMC drama. His character was the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston.
The role became his best-known performance and placed him at the heart of the White family’s story. In total, Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of the series, which also starred Aaron Paul.
Even after the show ended, he stayed close to his fellow cast members. In 2024, he joined them for a reunion at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, as Just Jared noted.
More recently, Mitte appeared on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” to discuss the show’s impact on his life. During the appearance last week, he also spoke about his lasting friendships with the cast.
Beyond “Breaking Bad,” his credits included “The Oak Room,” “The Recall” and “The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!).” Those projects formed part of his wider work in film and television.
His work for disability rights
Away from the screen, Mitte pushed for better representation of people with disabilities. He lived with mild cerebral palsy and spoke openly about his experience.
As part of that work, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He also represented actors with disabilities as a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson.
In addition, Mitte led The Mitte Foundation, which supported charity work and community projects. His representatives highlighted those efforts when announcing his death.
They remembered his work to raise awareness and improve inclusion. They also asked the public to respect the privacy of his family and loved ones.
Engagement to Kennedy Suarez
Mitte announced his engagement to Kennedy Suarez in October 2025. At the time, he spoke about the life they hoped to build together.
Page Six recalled his remarks about finding a partner who inspired him to become a better person. He also shared his excitement about their future and the adventures ahead.
