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RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, died on October 12, 2026. He was just 34. TMZ was the first to report his cause of death.
To fans, Mitte’s death came at an absolute shock, especially since the actor — who’d lived with cerebral palsy — had experienced a few positive milestones in his life. He was engaged to his fiancée, Kennedy Suarez, whom he proposed to in 2025.
Learn everything we know so far about Mitte’s heartbreaking death here.
What Happened to RJ Mitte?
It’s unclear what exactly happened to Mitte in his final days. He was still making public appearances for interviews and spending time with friends and family during his final week alive.
Five days before the news of his death broke, Mitte sat down on “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” to discuss a potential open door for Breaking Bad.
“I don’t think it was an end,” Mitte said about the show’s season 5 conclusion. “[It was] the end of Heisenberg’s journey, but I don’t think that was the end of Skylar, Walt and Holly’s journey. I think there’s a lot of unanswered questions there that, for them, will probably never be answered. I think there’s still a big step for the White family.”
Mitte even noted that “the fans control” what could end up happening to the future of Breaking Bad. However, the late actor wanted to “top Breaking Bad” somehow, admitting that it would be a tough feat.
How Did RJ Mitte Die? Cause of Death Revealed
Mitte died by suicide, according to TMZ. No one from his family has publicly addressed the news of his death at the time of publication.
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