At a glance
Actor RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34.46
He was widely recognized for portraying Walter White Jr. on the series Breaking Bad.23
A representative confirmed the news of his passing.67
Co-stars and colleagues shared tributes following his death.13
Mitte lived with cerebral palsy, an experience he brought to his role and advocacy work.24
Where sources agree
- RJ Mitte died at age 346 of 7
- Played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad5 of 7
- Mitte lived with cerebral palsy3 of 7
- Representative confirmed the death2 of 7
Who covered this
6 National1 International
Sources
- 1DeadlineRJ Mitte Remembered By ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Stars: “This Is So Heartbreaking” ↗
- 2The New York TimesRJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34 ↗
- 3The Hollywood Reporter‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Pay Tribute to R.J. Mitte: “Sweetheart of a Young Man” ↗
- 4BBC NewsBreaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 ↗
- 5Variety‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Heartbreaking Performance as Walter White Jr. Was a Breakthrough for Disability Representation ↗
- 6VarietyRJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star, Dies at 34 ↗
- 7DeadlineRJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34 ↗
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