RJ Mitte's Tragic Passing: The Untold Story Behind the 'Breaking Bad' Star

Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad, has died. He was 34.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his rep said in a statement to Us on Monday, October 12. (TMZ was first to report the news.)

Recalling his role on Breaking Bad, the statement continued, “Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”