RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad Star Who Played Walt White Jr., Dead at 34

RJ Mitte, known for portraying the role of Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has unfortunately passed away. The news was confirmed by TMZ when a county official told the outlet that RJ Mitte had died on Monday in Texas.

According to the outlet, RJ Mitte died by suicide. According to law enforcement, the investigation into RJ Mitte’s death is ongoing at the moment, and no further details have been shared. Mitte appeared in 56 episodes of Breaking Bad and was also engaged to Kennedy Suarez.

Earlier this month, the actor also met his Breaking Bad co-star, and they seemed to be quite happy about their reunion.

RJ Mitte Met Breaking Bad Co-star Earlier This Month

RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr. in a still from Breaking Bad | Credits: High Bridge Entertainment

Earlier this month, RJ Mitte met and hung out with his Breaking Bad co-star Luis Moncada. Moncada is known for portraying the role of Marco Salamanca in the Vince Gilligan-created show.

The two appeared to be in good spirits with the two enjoying a hot air balloon ride. The carousel was shared on Instagram on October 5, with RJ Mitte cross-posting a clip from an interview on October 8. He was seen talking and laughing about the future of Breaking Bad and whether that was truly the end of the TV series or not.

The actor shared how Breaking Bad had changed his life and highlighted the lasting bond that he shared with the cast years after the series ended with Season 5. Since the news is so shocking, there have been no official public statements or tributes from co-stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Anna Gunn at the moment.

Mitte passed away in Brownsville, Texas, on October 12, at the age of 34. The reason for his suicide hasn’t been revealed, but the news has sent shockwaves throughout the Breaking Bad fandom.

Rest In Peace, RJ Mitte. You will be dearly missed.