Cultuur · Disability representationRJ Mitte Dies at 34 as Breaking Bad Co-Stars Mourn Actor and Disability AdvocateGeschreven 13 oktober 2026 om 14:06 UTCKijkenTranscript0:07R.J.0:07Middy, breaking bads Walter White Jr., has died at 34.0:11He leaves a disability rights platform that pushed for greater inclusion, including0:15opportunities for performers.0:17His next film is scheduled to reach theaters just four days after his death.0:21His representative says he died by suicide, while authorities still have to0:25determine the official cause and manner.0:26Mitty brought his own experience with cerebral palsy to the role that made him0:30familiar to audiences worldwide.0:32Born Roy Frank Mitty III in August 1992, he was diagnosed with the condition at age0:373.0:38Brownsville police found Mitty already dead when officers responded to an emergency0:42call on October 12th.0:44The call came at about 12.50 in the afternoon.0:46His representatives confirmed Brownsville as the city where he died.0:50The police response placed him at his home.0:52Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cindy Hinohosa described the location more0:56cautiously, saying she believed it was his residence.0:59She formally declared him dead at about 1.30 that afternoon after officers had found1:04him.1:04Mittet's representative confirmed suicide after the initial announcement of his1:08death.1:08Police said their investigation was continuing and the official cause and manner1:12were pending.1:13They suspected no foul play.1:15Hinohosa said an autopsy would be performed.1:17His representatives initially announced his death without giving a cause.1:20They later confirmed suicide.1:22That changed what they had publicly disclosed while police continued their1:25investigation.1:26The representative's statement and the official medical process carry different1:30authority.1:30Hinohosa remembered him as a beloved member of the community and said his passing1:34had left people shocked and heartbroken.1:36Midi's family requested privacy.1:38Mida played Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, in 56 episodes across all five1:43seasons of Breaking Bad.1:45His run stretched from 2008 to 2013, giving a young actor with cerebral palsy a1:50sustained role in a widely watched series.1:52Creator Vince Gilligan sought a young actor who actually had cerebral palsy.1:56Midi's character had the condition too, and Mitty drew on his own experience.2:01That casting choice connected the performance to the life of the person playing it.2:04Brian Cranston, who played his father, remembered meeting Midi when he was 14 and2:09had been cast.2:10Filming on the pilot began in February 2007.2:13Cranston recalled a performer who was initially inexperienced and gradually grew2:17into a fine actor.2:18Mitty became an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.2:22He used his platform to challenge disability stereotypes and press for greater2:26representation.2:27His advocacy included performers with disabilities connecting his public work2:32directly to the industry where he'd built his career.2:34He also served as president of the Mitty Foundation, supporting philanthropy and2:38community initiatives.2:40His grandparents, Roy F.2:41Mitty and Joanne Cole Mitty, founded it in 1994.2:45Mitty later led that family organization and carried its work alongside his acting.2:49His representatives described the connection in their announcement.2:52Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitty brought2:56authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.3:00Cranston and Mitty were still making plans to see each other.3:04Cranston wrote, We were texting each other just a few weeks ago, figuring out when3:08we could meet for lunch.3:09Their friendship had continued long after Breaking Bad ended.3:12Cranston called Mitty my sweet son on Breaking Bad and wrote that he was in deep3:16despair.3:17He remembered both his growth as an actor and his advocacy for disabled performers.3:22His remembrance ended.3:23I'll miss you, son.3:24Aaron Paul wrote, I'm at a loss.3:26I am heartbroken over this news.3:28RJ, I love you, my friend.3:30You will be missed.3:31He also told those reading his statement that they were loved and weren't alone.3:35Dean Norris also paid public tribute.3:37Cranston pointed readers toward the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline.3:41Midi attended a screening of talking to strangers at the Fine Arts Theater in3:44Beverly Hills on September 30th.3:46Photographs documented the appearance.3:48He had recently promoted the completed film through public and podcast appearances,3:52making it one of his final screen projects.3:54He was also promoting the horror film One Eye Open shortly before his death.3:58That film still had a theatrical release ahead of it.4:00One-Eye Open is scheduled to open in select AMC theaters on October 16th, four days4:05after Midi died.4:07Audiences will encounter new work from an actor whose career and advocacy were still4:11active.4:12As of October 13th, authorities hadn't released an autopsy result or a final4:16determination of cause and manner.4:17The representative has confirmed suicide, and the official investigation remains4:21open.Lees het artikelTijdlijn van het verhaalHeyDexDe korte video ↗Wie meldde watPunten die meer dan één medium meldde✓Mitte’s age at the time of his deathOnafhankelijk bevestigd · 3 media✓Confirmation that Mitte had diedOnafhankelijk bevestigd · 2 media✓Mitte’s death in BrownsvilleOnafhankelijk bevestigd · 2 mediaReports describing Mitte’s death as suicide2 media✓Whether the cause of death was disclosedOnafhankelijk bevestigd · 2 media✓Mitte’s role in Breaking BadOnafhankelijk bevestigd · 2 mediaMitte’s cerebral palsy and disability advocacy2 mediaPunten die maar één medium meldde9Alleen gemeld door APWhen Hinojosa declared Mitte dead12 okt, 18:30 UTCPolice assessment of cause and manner of death12 okt, 18:30 UTCPolice assessment of possible foul play12 okt, 18:30 UTCWhether an autopsy was planned12 okt, 18:30 UTCHinojosa’s belief about where Mitte was found12 okt, 18:30 UTCScheduled release date of One Eye Open12 okt, 18:30 UTCMitte’s advocacy organizations12 okt, 18:30 UTCAlleen gemeld door ABC NewsCranston’s recent plans to meet Mitte13 okt, 10:08 UTCAaron Paul’s reaction to Mitte’s death13 okt, 10:08 UTCElke regel is de bewering zoals wij die uit het bericht van dat medium hebben vastgelegd. 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