The circumstances surrounding the death of “Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte have been revealed.
The actor, who died aged 34 last month, committed suicide by hanging, according to an official investigative report obtained by Page Six.
The document from Cameron County, Texas, confirms that Mitte was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m. on October 12.
The documents also show that an autopsy and toxicology testing were requested, although the results were not included in the records obtained by Page Six.
Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas on October 12. His representative previously confirmed that he committed suicide, but did not release further details about his death.
Mitte’s rep shared in a statement with Page Six that read: “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 the award-winning and critically acclaimed AMC series ‘Breaking Bad.’ Drawing on her own experience with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to her role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.
His rep added that “in addition to entertaining friends and family around the world,” Mitte was a proud ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Mitte, who played Walter White’s son on “Breaking Bad,” left several of his former co-stars to remember him after his death.
Bryan Cranston, who played Mitte’s father, Walter White, in the series, took to Instagram to express his “deep despair” over the loss.
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my adorable son from Breaking Bad has passed away,” he wrote, alongside a younger photo of the two of them together. “I met him when he was just 14 years old, playing the role of Walter White Jr., a role he played with such joy and enthusiasm.”
“Born with cerebral palsy, he never allowed this challenge to be an excuse for anything. He faced the demanding filming schedule with great determination,” Cranston added.
Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on the series, wrote in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter: “I am lost. I am heartbroken by this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed. And to anyone reading this, know that you are loved and you are not alone. Always remember that.”
And Dean Norris, who played Mitte’s uncle Hank Schrader, shared on X that he was heartbroken by the news.
“Even though RJ didn’t play my son on TV, I always looked out for him when I was young on set. He was a lovely young man and will be greatly missed,” he wrote. “It’s so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. I’m thinking of him and his family.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line to 741741.
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