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RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has committed suicide, his rep confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 34 years old.
“Unfortunately, we can confirm that suicide is the cause of death,” the representative said.
The actor and disability rights advocate, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, died Monday at his home in Brownsville, Texas, according to authorities.
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RJ Mitte committed suicide on Monday, his rep confirmed to Fox News Digital. (Getty Images for the Tribeca festival)
“It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate, RJ Mitte,” Mitte’s rep told Fox News Digital at the time.
Journalist Markos Papadatos shared the family’s statement Tuesday: “It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate, RJ Mitte. RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on AMC’s award-winning and critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad. Drawing on his own experience with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to this role and has built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”
“In addition to entertaining friends and family around the world, he has been an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children. He also served as president of the Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation of people with disabilities. At this time, we ask people to respect the privacy of the family and loved ones of RJ Mitte,” the statement concluded.
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“RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. in AMC’s award-winning and critically acclaimed series ‘Breaking Bad.’ Drawing on his own experience with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to his role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the statement continued. “In addition to entertaining friends and family around the world, he has been an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
The release said Mitte also served as president of the Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using its platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation of people with disabilities.
The disability rights advocate was 34 years old at the time of his death. (Getty Images)
The Cameron County Justice of the Peace previously said an autopsy would be performed.
The actor’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from his former “Breaking Bad” co-stars, including Bryan Cranston, who played his on-screen father, Walter White.
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“I am in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston wrote in a moving tribute on Instagram. He remembers Mitte as a cheerful, enthusiastic young actor who was cast as Walter White Jr. at age 14.
Cranston also praised Mitte’s work as a disability rights advocate and said they remained close after the AMC series ended. The actor revealed that he and Mitte recently discussed a lunch meeting, writing that he wondered if such a meeting “would have changed his future.”
“But I know I loved him,” Cranston wrote. “I will miss you, my son.”
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“Breaking Bad” co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul wrote moving tributes to Mitte. (Getty Images)
Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on “Breaking Bad,” also shared a statement with The Hollywood Reporter regarding Mitte’s death.
“I’m lost. I’m heartbroken by this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed,” Paul said. He added: “And whoever reads this, know that you are loved and you are not alone.”
Days before his death, Mitte appeared on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast,” where he reflected on his career, his advocacy work and his approach to life.
“I’m living life to the fullest. I’m always trying. I have very limited time,” Mitte said during the episode released October 5.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child. (Stefanie Keenan/WireImage)
Mitte also said the greatest gift of “Breaking Bad” was the platform it gave him to advocate for people with disabilities.
“That’s really the biggest thing that Breaking Bad has given me is being able to lend my voice to causes that are meaningful and change people’s lives,” he said. He added that his greatest achievement has been “giving back” through his foundation work.
Mitte starred in all five seasons of “Breaking Bad,” appearing in 56 episodes as Walter White Jr.
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Mitte also appeared in “Switched at Birth”, “The Guardians of Justice”, “Hannah Montana” and “Everybody Hates Chris”.
Louis Casiano of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
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