American actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad', has died at the age of 34. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Tragic news
According to the publication, the actor died on Monday, October 12, in Texas. TMZ reports that the cause of death was suicide. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.
The role that brought fame
Mitte gained wide recognition for his role as the son of the main character in 'Breaking Bad'. Vince Gilligan's series aired from 2008 to 2013. His character is a teenager with cerebral palsy who lives with his parents, Walter and Skyler White.
Actor's biography
As noted in the actor's biography on the AMC website, Mitte himself also had cerebral palsy, but in a milder form than his character. Early in his career, he appeared as an extra in the series 'Hannah Montana' and 'Everybody Hates Chris', and auditioning for a role in 'Breaking Bad' became his professional breakthrough.
Public activity
In addition to his acting work, Mitte participated in public initiatives dedicated to equal opportunities and support for people with disabilities. He advocated for broader representation of actors with disabilities in film and television.