‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, on Breaking Bad, died at 34 on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives confirmed the death to Deadline and said in a statement that it was with profound sadness that they shared the tragic passing of the beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate. Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of the series. He had cerebral palsy, drew on that experience for the role, served as an ambassador for disability-related organizations, and led his own charitable foundation. His other screen credits included The Oak Room and The Recall. He was engaged to Kennedy Suarez after proposing in 2025 and appeared earlier in October on The Joe Vulpis Podcast to discuss Breaking Bad, an interview PEOPLE covered on October 10. Representatives have not announced a cause of death. TMZ, citing a county official, reported that he died by suicide. Law enforcement told TMZ the death investigation remained ongoing.