Tuesday, October 13, 2026

‘Breaking Bad’ American actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 

Mr Mitten died on Monday in Brownsville,Texas, United States of America.

• October 13, 2026

American actor and disability rights advocate, RJ Mitte, has died.

He was 34.

The late actor’s management team said in a statement that Mr Mitten died on Monday, in Brownsville,Texas, United States of America.

“It is with profound sadness that we shared the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement said.

Details about the cause of the actor’s death had yet to be disclosed.

Mr Mitte who lived with cerebral palsy disability played a key role in the popular drama series “Breaking Bad” which ran from 2008 to 2013.

The drama series won 16 Emmy awards and regarded as one of the best television dramas of all time.

“Mr Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the statement noted.

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