Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dead at 34: reports

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U.S. actor RJ Mitte, who starred as Walt Jr. in the hit HBO show Breaking Bad, has died, according to multiple media reports.

Mitte, like the show's character, had cerebral palsy and was a disability advocate

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· Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 minutes ago

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U.S. actor RJ Mitte attends an event in Los Angeles in November 2025. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

U.S. actor RJ Mitte, who starred as Walt Jr. in the hit HBO show Breaking Bad, has died, according to multiple media reports.

Variety, Deadline and TMZ all reported that a representative for the 34-year-old confirmed the death to the respective publications.

Mitte, like his character on Breaking Bad, had cerebral palsy and was a disability advocate.

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