Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Dies At 34

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the award-winning television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.

The actor died yesterday in Brownsville, Texas. His death was confirmed by a county official and his representatives, according to Page Six and other US media reports.

In a statement, his representatives said, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”

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The statement noted that Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, drew from his personal experience to bring authenticity to his role and became a strong advocate for disability awareness and inclusion.

It added that beyond his acting career, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and as president of The Mitte Foundation.

Reports on the circumstances of his death are still emerging, and authorities say an investigation is ongoing.