On October 12, 2026, agent Sean Reilly announced the death of RJ Mitte. The statement expressed deep sorrow but did not specify a cause.
RJ Mitte was best known for portraying Flynn, the son of Walter White in Breaking Bad. He personally suffered from cerebral palsy, which brought authenticity to his role. He used his platform to advocate for disability awareness and inclusion.
‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte has died by suicide at the age of 34, TMZ reports. (https://t.co/DmwnlH1RAl) https://t.co/YywQv8KRod
He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and founded the Mitte Foundation to support philanthropic initiatives and combat stereotypes about people with disabilities.
He used his platform to advocate for disability awareness and inclusion.
Fellow Breaking Bad cast members, including Dean Norris, have paid tribute to him on social media. Norris shared in French: "Même si RJ ne jouait pas le rôle de mon fils à l'écran, j'ai toujours veillé sur lui quand il était tout petit sur le plateau. C'était un jeune homme adorable et il va beaucoup nous manquer."
'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte has passed away at the age of 34 https://t.co/hGRJwyALo5
Although his life ended at 34, Mitte’s performance and advocacy continue to be remembered by fans and colleagues.