Breaking Bad Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte tragically died on October 12, 2026, at the age of 34. His representative confirmed to PEOPLE that the cause of death was suicide. Following his passing, friends, family, and well-wishers mourned the loss while looking back at his life struggles, which included ailments, mental health issues, and severe childhood bullying.

RJ Mitte's childhood struggles with cerebral palsy and bullying

RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, his physical condition made him a target for bullies. He previously shared that he was brutally beaten during his childhood, recalling a painful instance where a bully choked him and hit him so hard that his hand was broken.