Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 35.
A Texas county medical examiner confirmed that Mitte died on Monday, October 12. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.
Mitte announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez, in October 2025. At the time, he spoke about the happiness he had found in their relationship.
“I’m so happy to have found my person, a life partner who makes me want to be better, no matter what we do. Kennedy means everything to me, and I can’t wait to officially start our life together and see what adventures life brings us,” he said at the time.
Mitte had cerebral palsy and was a passionate advocate for disability rights throughout his career. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s, as well as an advocate for actors with disabilities through SAG-AFTRA.
He rose to international fame playing Walter White’s son in Breaking Bad, starring alongside Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
