RJ Mitte Shared Hopes for Old Age Days Before His Death

RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, passed away at the age of 34. Reports state that RJ died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas, on October 12, 2026. Just a few days prior to his death, the actor spoke about his hopes for old age in one of his final interviews.

RJ Mitte wanted to stay true to himself in his old age

RJ Mitte appeared for an interview on October 3, 2026, on the Brownsville in Motion podcast. During the episode, the actor was asked to picture what life would look like when he reached the age of 50. RJ stated that he wanted to stay true to himself and avoid becoming a grumpy middle-aged person, saying:

“I would hope to stay true to what I believe and to what I want to achieve. And not be a grumpy middle-aged person.”