Breaking Bad star RJ Mitt dies at 34
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- American actor RJ Mitt, known for his role in the TV series Breaking Bad, died in Texas at the age of 34.
- He suffered from cerebral palsy and was an active advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.
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RJ Mitt suffered from cerebral palsy and used his experience to play Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad.
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitt dies at 34
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American actor RJ Mitt, best known for playing Walter White's son in the television drama series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights activist RJ Mitt," his agent told the BBC.
The actor died in the city of Brownsville in the US state of Texas. The cause of death has not been reported.
Mitt, who suffered from cerebral palsy, drew on his own life experiences for his role in the Emmy Award-winning series, which also stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
In 2014, he received a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in this project.
"Mitt brought authenticity to the role and used his celebrity to raise awareness of disability and inclusion issues," his spokesman Sean Reilly told the BBC.
Mitt has also served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.
He also founded The Mitte Foundation to support philanthropic work and community initiatives "to combat stereotypes and promote greater representation of people with disabilities," Reilly said.
Open Questions
- What is the official cause of death of RJ Mitt?
- Will funding for The Mitte Foundation continue after his death?
