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RJ Mitte, who most notably starred as Walter White Jr., has died. on the hit AMC drama “Breaking Bad,” Monday at age 34, TheWrap has learned.
Like his character on “Breaking Bad,” Mitte had cerebral palsy. He starred as Walt Jr. lifetime of the five-season crime drama from Vince Gilligan. A cause of death was not immediately shared.
“It is with great sadness that we share the tragic death of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the actor’s representatives said in a statement.
Mitte appeared in several other television series, including a recurring role in “Switched at Birth” and a starring role in “The Guardians of Justice”. His film credits include “Standing Up for Sunny”, “The Oak Room” and “Triumph”.
In addition to his acting career, Mitte devoted his life to being a disability rights advocate and philanthropist. The actor was the president of The Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic efforts and community initiatives. He was also an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.
Mitte had several ambassadorships, including as a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson for actors with disabilities. In 2013, he won the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his work as Walt Jr. (also known as Flynn). This award, named after the first actor with a disability to receive an Oscar, is given to “a professional performer, writer, or other business professional with a disability who has made a significant contribution to the overall awareness of the disability experience through the media, thereby affirming, strengthening and enhancing the cultural heritage and pride of people with disabilities,” according to SAG-AFTRA.
“Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the statement from Mitte’s representatives reads.
