'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dies at 34 — Hollywood Pays Tribute
The Breaking Bad family is in mourning. RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. — better known to fans as Flynn — has died at the age of 34.
News of Mitte's death in Brownsville, Texas, was confirmed on Monday through the talent agency that represented the actor. No official cause of death has been released.
TMZ reported the death as an apparent suicide. An autopsy is pending and the investigation is ongoing, with loved ones said to be shocked by the sudden loss.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy in real life just like his character, became one of Hollywood's most visible advocates for disability representation, campaigning for authentic casting of disabled actors.
His on-screen father Bryan Cranston shared an emotional tribute to his late costar, while fans flooded social media with clips of Flynn's most beloved scenes from the landmark series.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the US, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
