13 October,2026 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
RJ Mitte. Pic via X
RJ Mitte, best known for playing the role of White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died on October 12. An active advocate of cerebral palsy, Mitte was found dead at his home in Texas at the age of 34. Now, the latest reports have confirmed the cause of his untimely demise.
The Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12:50 pm local time. When officers arrived at Mitte's residence in Brownsville, Texas, they found him dead, according to People. Subsequently, a judge declared hin dead at 1:32 pm local time.
At the time, the Brownsville Police Department told the portal, "The cause and manner of death are still pending, as there is currently an ongoing investigation." His official manner of death was expected to be determined following an autopsy. Meanwhile, the judge also ruled out the possibility of foul play, noting there were no signs.
According to a PEOPLE report, Mitte's representatives have now confirmed that the actor died by suicide. However, the exact reason for his suicide remains unknown while further investigations are underway.
Mitte's representative confirmed his death and remembered the actor for his contributions in a statement earlier on Monday. The statement read, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte."
"Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform for disability awareness and inclusion," it added.
Mitte rose to fame and international recognition through Breaking Bad, in which he played Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston's. The series revolves around White, a terminally ill high school chemistry teacher who enters the criminal underworld by manufacturing crystal methamphetamine.
Notably, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in real life, and thus brought a personal understanding of the condition to his performance. Also known by the nickname Flynn, his character used crutches and had speech difficulties in the series.
The series aired from 2008 to 2013 and is widely regarded as one of television's most celebrated dramas. It its five-season run, Breaking Bad has won 16 Emmy Awards, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.
Apart from his Breaking Bad role, Mitte also worked in television and film and used his public profile to advocate for greater disability representation. He also served as a Screen Actors Guild spokesman for performers with disabilities. Additionally, he also worked as a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.
