RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor, dies at 34

Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White’s son in the hit series “Breaking Bad,” and an advocate for people with disabilities, died on Monday. He was 34.Read more trending newsAccording to the Brownsville Police Department, authorities received a call at about 12:50 p.m. CT. Officers responding to Mitte’s home in the South Texas city found Mitte dead, People reported.Texas Justice of the Peace Judge Cyndi Hinojosa also confirmed with NBC News that Mitte died. She said that Mitte’s body was found at 1:32 p.m. CT, but added that she could not provide a cause of death.“The cause and manner of death are still pending, as there is currently an ongoing investigation,” the Brownsville Police Department said in a statement, according to Variety.RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star, Dies at 34 https://t.co/ICq7IN1m7r Variety (@Variety) October 12, 2026 “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mit