RJ Mitte Cause of Death: ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Dead at 34
RJ Mitte, most well-known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad, died this week at 34 years old, according to a report from TMZ.
Mitte’s representatives confirmed to Deadline that the actor died in Brownsville, TX.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his reps said.
He posted on social media as recently as 23 hours ago when he shared a post highlighting the release of thriller One Eye Open, his latest movie.
Mitte also made a recent appearance on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” where he discussed how the hit AMC show changed his life and opened up on his close relationship with the cast years after the show’s finale.
RJ Mitte Cause of Death
A county official confirmed to TMZ that Mitte died on Monday in Texas, but did not initially reveal a cause of death as his passing remains under further investigation.
TMZ, however, is reporting that the actor died by suicide.
RJ Mitte Was Engaged to Kennedy Suarez
Mitte’s unexpected death comes just over a year after he proposed to his then-girlfriend of five years, Kennedy Suarez.
“I’m thrilled to have found my person, my partner in life who makes me want to be better, no matter what we’re doing,” Mitte told People. “Kennedy is my everything and I can’t wait to officially start our life together and see what adventures life takes us on next.”
Mitte, who has cerebral palsy, proposed during his appearance at the 56th annual Dia del Sol 2025 benefit event titled “Ethereal Elegance, A Shimmering Celebration” at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. The special fundraising gala, hosted by The Beach & Country Guild, benefitted United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego, of which he’s an official ambassador.
Mitte also starred in The Oak Room, Westhampton and the Netflix animated series The Guardians of Justice.