Hollywood actor RJ Mitte, known for his human advocacy for disabilities, dies at 34.
Best known for playing ‘Walter (Flynn) White Jr’ in the hit series ‘Breaking Bad’, Mitte was a cerebral palsy patient in real life as well, just like in the role he portrayed.
He vouched for bringing awareness about the disease through his humanitarian efforts and also served as the ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.
He has also served as president of his ancestral non-profit, the Mitte Foundation.
Mitte reportedly died by suicide, according to entertainment portal TMZ. He was last seen in the romantic drama ‘Talking to Strangers’, which was released on July 9, 2026.
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