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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

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US actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at age 34.
His representative confirmed the passing to the BBC, describing him as a beloved actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate.
No immediate cause of death was provided.

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RJ Mitte was an American actor known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad. He lived with cerebral palsy and used his personal experience to inform his performance. He was also recognized for his philanthropy and advocacy for disability rights.

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US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," his representative tells the BBC

No immediate cause of death was provided.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama series starring Bryan Cranston. He earned a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in the series.

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