The cause of death for Breaking Bad star and disability advocate RJ Mitte has been confirmed nearly a month after the actor’s passing. According to an official inquest report obtained by Page Six, the 34-year-old died by suicide.
Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on AMC’s acclaimed series, was pronounced dead on October 12. While the documents noted that an autopsy and toxicology test were requested, those results were not included in the records.
Co-Stars and Loved Ones Mourn
Bryan Cranston, who portrayed Mitte’s on-screen father, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, writing, ‘I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died.’ Cranston recalled meeting Mitte when he was just 14 and praised his determination as an actor and advocate for performers with disabilities.
Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, expressed his grief on social media, saying, ‘I am at a loss. I am heartbroken over this news.’ Dean Norris, who played Hank Schrader, also shared his condolences, calling Mitte ‘a sweetheart of a young man.’
A Life Cut Short
Mitte had been engaged to Kennedy Suarez since 2025 and frequently shared loving tributes to their relationship on social media. In a Valentine’s Day post earlier this year, he wrote about the ‘love and kindness’ they shared.
Beyond his acting career, Mitte was known for his philanthropic work, heading an organization focused on supporting the disabled community. His death has left friends, family, and fans grappling with the loss of what Cranston described as ‘all that promise and potential.’
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