Actor RJ Mitte, known for Breaking Bad, dies at 34

US actor RJ Mitte, recognized for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His representative announced the news, expressing profound sadness over his passing. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas, although no immediate cause of death has been provided. The Brownsville Police Department confirmed that the cause and manner of death are still under investigation, with no foul play suspected. Mitte was known for his advocacy for disability rights, having lived with cerebral palsy himself. He earned a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 for his performance in Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013 and received numerous accolades, including 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition to his acting career, Mitte served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's and founded The Mitte Foundation to support philanthropic efforts. His passing was confirmed on October 12, and an autopsy is expected to be performed. Fellow actors from Breaking Bad, including Aaron Paul and Dean Norris, expressed their condolences and shared memories of Mitte. Mitte's career also included roles in Hannah Montana, Switched at Birth, and his latest project, Talking to Strangers, released earlier this year.