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Hollywood is in mourning following the confirmation of the death of RJ Mitte, an actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in the popular series Breaking Bad.
His representative, Sean Reilly, confirmed that the actor passed away this Monday, October 12, at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas.
"It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic death of our beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, RJ Mitte."
"Drawing on his own life experience with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform for awareness and disability inclusion," he stated.
Who was RJ Mitte, the Breaking Bad actor?
RJ Mitte was born on August 21, 1992, in the United States.
He began his career as an extra in various productions, including the series Hannah Montana, starring Miley Cyrus.
However, it was in 2008 when he landed the role that brought him fame: Walter White Jr., son of Walter White, the character played by Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad.
In 2014, he and his fellow cast members won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
What illness did RJ Mitte have?
Like his character in Breaking Bad, RJ Mitte had cerebral palsy, a condition that was diagnosed when he was three years old.
According to MedlinePlus, cerebral palsy is "a group of neurological disorders that cause problems with movement, balance, and posture."
How did RJ Mitte die at 34?
Although his representative did not release the cause of death for RJ Mitte, the American outlet TMZ reported that the actor took his own life.
The site explained that its information came from a county official. However, it added that investigations into the cause of his death remain ongoing.
What movies and series did RJ Mitte participate in?
In addition to Breaking Bad, RJ Mitte participated in other television series such as Switched at Birth, Now Apocalypse, and The Guardians of Justice.
On the big screen, he was part of the cast of films such as House of Last Things, Who's Driving Doug, Time Share, Standing Up for Sunny, The Oak Room, and Triumph, among others.
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