‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34
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RJ Mitte, an American actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in the TV series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. He died in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, 12 October. A spokesperson confirmed that Mitte died by suicide, but did not give more information.
RJ Mitte was born with cerebral palsy, an illness that affects muscle movement. He started his acting career as a teenager. He became famous when he acted in Breaking Bad from 2008 to 2013. His character in the series also had cerebral palsy, which helped show disabled people on television.
After Breaking Bad, Mitte acted in more films and TV shows. He also spoke about disability rights and worked with a group called United Cerebral Palsy, which helps people with cerebral palsy. Mitte is remembered for his acting and for helping more disabled people to be seen in the media.
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