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'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul and more mourn death of RJ Mitte

Headline from KXAN Austin, from the development of Oct 13, 2026

Newest development Oct 14, 2026 · 3 reportsAaron Paul recalls last time he saw ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star RJ Mitte before actor’s ‘absolutely tragic’ death

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston wrote in a long, heartfelt message posted to Instagram.

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  1. 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34

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    'Breaking Bad' stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul and more mourn death of RJ Mitte

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

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    Aaron Paul recalls last time he saw ‘Breaking Bad’ co-star RJ Mitte before actor’s ‘absolutely tragic’ death

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    ‘Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on Sept. 30, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White's son in ‘Breaking Bad,' dies at 34 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    RJ Mitte attends a screening of “Talking To Strangers” at Fine Arts Theatre on Sept. 30, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

  3. Deadline

    RJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34 (opens Deadline)

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    RJ Mitte, who played the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and became a disability-rights activist from his experiences living with cerebral palsy, has died at age 34. Mitte’s reps confirmed the news Monday, saying he died in Brownsville, TX.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., died at 34 on Oct. 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. Reps confirmed the death; TMZ cited a county official reporting suicide.

  5. New York Post

    ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte dead at 34 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The actor was known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr.

  6. Variety

    RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star, Dies at 34 (opens Variety)

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    RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has died. He was 34. A representative for Mitte confirmed the news to Variety. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Mitte starred as the son of Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn’s characters on the Vince Gilligan drama, which is consider…

  7. BNO News

    “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 (opens BNO News)

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    Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has died in Texas, his representatives said. He was 34 years old. His representatives confirmed the death Monday and said he died in Brownsville, a city near the Mexican border in southern Texas, according to Deadline.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    R.J. Mitte, Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The actor and disability rights advocate appeared on all five seasons of the acclaimed AMC drama.

  9. Rolling Stone

    RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Who Played Walt Jr., Dead at 34 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three, the actor was also an advocate for people with disabilities

  10. Valley Central

    RJ Mitte dead at 34, Brownsville police say (opens Valley Central)

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    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation, police say.

  11. Fox News

    RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor who played Walter White Jr., dies at 34 (opens Fox News)

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    Actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte, who played Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on "Breaking Bad," has died at age 34.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    'Breaking Bad' actor dies at 34: report (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    "Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who famously played the son of Bryan Cranston's character Walter White, has passed away. He was 34 years old. TMZ first reported his passing, citing a county official in Texas who told the outlet that Mitte died in Texas by suicide.

  13. The Daily Caller

    ‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte Dead By Apparent Suicide At 34 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The circumstances behind his death were not disclosed

  14. NBC News

    RJ Mitte, actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on ‘Breaking Bad,’ dies at 34 (opens NBC News)

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    RJ Mitte, who played the son of Walter White in the hit AMC series “Breaking Bad,” has died at the age of 34, his representatives said Monday.

  15. New York Post

    ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte made final public appearance days before death at 34 (opens New York Post)

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    Mitte died in Texas Monday. The death investigation is ongoing.

  16. Revolver News

  17. KTSM 9 News

    'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34, Brownsville police say (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation, police say.

  18. The Guardian

    RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34 (opens The Guardian)

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    Mitte, who played Walter White Jr on acclaimed show, had cerebral palsy and advocated for disability representation The Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte died on Monday aged 34, his representatives confirmed. Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas . No cause of death was given.

  19. FOX8 WGHP

    'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    (WGHP) -- 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte has died at 34, Variety reports. The cause of death is not known at this time. He is best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad,' where he starred alongside Bryan Cranston and Anna Gunn. He and his character had cerebral palsy, and he [...]

  20. CBS News

    RJ Mitte, "Breaking Bad" actor, dies at age 34 (opens CBS News)

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    RJ Mitte rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. on the hit series "Breaking Bad."

  21. Your Central Valley

    'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34: report (opens Your Central Valley)

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    Your Central Valley's feed description

    "Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who famously played the son of Bryan Cranston's character, Walter White, has passed away. He was 34 years old. TMZ first reported his passing, citing a county official in Texas who told the outlet that Mitte died in Texas by suicide. YourCentralValley.

  22. CBS 42 Birmingham

    'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    "Breaking Bad" actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.

  23. KLFY Lafayette

    Lafayette local 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say (opens KLFY Lafayette)

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    KLFY Lafayette's feed description

    "Breaking Bad" actor and advocate RJ Mitte is dead at the age of 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday.

  24. Forbes

    RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. On ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies At 34 (opens Forbes)

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    "Breaking Bad" star RJ Mitte, who starred in the series as the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White, dies.

  25. BBC News

    Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 (opens BBC News)

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    The actor, who played the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series, dies aged 34.

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