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RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in the series "Breaking Bad," died by suicide at the age of 34.
His representative confirmed the cause of death to Fox News Digital, stating, "Sadly, we can confirm that suicide was the cause of death." Authorities reported that the actor died Monday at his home in Brownsville, Texas.
Mitte was also a disability rights advocate who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child.
His representative described him as a "beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate." The statement noted that Mitte drew from his own experience living with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his role in the AMC series.
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