Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at age 34, according to his representative and international media reports.
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RJ Mitte was best known for his role as the son of drug kingpin Walter White in the hit television series Breaking Bad.
Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died aged 34, international media outlets are reporting.
Mitte was best known for his role as the son of drug kingpin Walter White in the hit television series.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," his representative said in a statement reported by the BBC, Variety and Deadline.
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