RJ Mitte, the actor best known for portraying Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on AMC’s Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. News of his death emerged on Wednesday, October 13, 2026.
Mitte rose to prominence as a teenager when Breaking Bad premiered in 2008. His on-screen presence — and the fact that he was an actor with cerebral palsy playing a character with a disability — made his casting notable for representation in mainstream drama.
After Breaking Bad, Mitte continued to work in film and television and became an outspoken advocate for greater inclusion and accessibility in the entertainment industry, speaking publicly about casting and opportunities for performers with disabilities.
Tributes from fans and colleagues began to appear online as details remained limited. At the time of publication no official statement on cause of death or funeral arrangements had been released.
We will update this story with further information and official statements as they become available.
