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The cause of death of American actor RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter "Flynn" White Jr. in "Breaking Bad," has been confirmed as suicide, his representative told People magazine.
Mitte died Monday, Oct. 12, at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives initially announced his death without disclosing the circumstances, before confirming the cause to People.
According to the Brownsville Police Department, officers responded to an emergency call and found the actor dead at his residence. Police said the investigation was ongoing and the official cause and manner of death had yet to be determined.
Mitte rose to prominence playing the son of Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Anna Gunn's Skyler White in the AMC crime drama created by Vince Gilligan, which ran from 2008 to 2013.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition affecting movement and muscle coordination, drew on his personal experiences to portray Walter White Jr., a character who shared the same condition.
His representatives emphasized that the role allowed him to bring authenticity to the screen while raising awareness about disability inclusion.
Beyond his television career, Mitte worked with organizations supporting people with disabilities, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.
He also headed the Mitte Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic initiatives and challenging stereotypes surrounding disability.
Following his success on "Breaking Bad," Mitte appeared in television productions including "Switched at Birth" and Netflix's superhero series "The Guardians of Justice."
His film credits included the 2017 science fiction production "The Recall" and the 2020 thriller "The Oak Room."
According to Variety, the actor had been promoting his latest film, "Talking to Strangers," and taking part in podcast appearances in the days leading up to his death.
Several additional projects involving Mitte were in various stages of production and pre-production.
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