'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead: representatives
Summary
RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, his representatives said. Co-stars and fellow advocates paid tribute to the actor, who also campaigned for disability awareness and inclusion.
Key Points
- RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at 34, according to his representatives.
- His representatives said he had long used his platform to promote disability awareness, inclusion, and representation.
- Mitte also served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's and as president of The Mitte Foundation.
- Co-stars including Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Dean Norris posted tributes after the news broke.
