RJ Mitte, Actor Who Played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad, died on Monday, 12 October 2026, at the age of 34, according to authorities and his representatives.

Mitte, who has cerebral palsy, used the role and his public platform to advocate for greater representation of people with disabilities in film and television. His character, the son of the series’ central figure, appeared across the show’s five seasons. After Breaking Bad ended, Mitte continued acting and speaking engagements focused on disability awareness. No official cause of death has been released. Representatives confirmed the death to multiple outlets on the day it occurred.

Born in 1992, Mitte began acting as a teenager. The Breaking Bad role brought him international recognition and led to appearances at conventions and disability-rights events. Colleagues and fans noted his work in portraying a character whose physical condition was part of the story rather than hidden. The series itself remains one of the most watched and critically examined dramas of the past two decades.

The announcement prompted statements from co-stars and disability organisations. No further medical details have been made public. The immediate consequence is the loss of a performer who linked a major television role to ongoing advocacy. His death at 34 ends a career that began in childhood and continued into advocacy work beyond the screen.