RJ Mitte, star of "Breaking Bad", has died. He was 34 years old

According to Deadline, RJ Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas. The cause of death has not yet been made public.

A role in a cult series

Mitte gained worldwide recognition thanks to his appearance in the production of "Breaking Bad", broadcast in 2008–2013. He played Walter White Jr., the son of the main character played by Bryan Cranston.

His character, like the actor himself, lived with cerebral palsy. The series was a huge artistic and commercial success, winning, among others, 16 Emmy Awards. In 2014, the cast of the production received a SAG Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Actor and spokesman for people with disabilities

The popularity gained from "Breaking Bad" allowed Mitte to engage in activities to increase disability awareness and social inclusion.

He was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. He also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting social and charitable initiatives.

After the success of the series, RJ Mitte appeared in subsequent film and television productions. In the 2021 drama "Triumph," he played a high school student who tries to become a wrestler despite having cerebral palsy.

He also appeared, among others, in the films "Love Me Dead" and "Westhampton", as well as the series "Switched at Birth", "Now Apocalypse" and "The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)".