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RJ Mitte dies by suicide: Lesser-known facts about the Breaking Bad actor

Updated On: 13 October, 2026 12:22 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Actor RJ Mitte, who is best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. The actor was found dead on his Texas home, after which his representative confirmed that the actor died by suicide. While the news of his demise has left his co-stars, friends and the entire film fraternity shocked, here's a look at some lesser-known facts about

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RJ Mitter. Pics via Instagram, X
RJ Mitter. Pics via Instagram, X
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RJ Mitte was born as Roy Frank Mitte III on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi. After being delivered via an emergency caesarean section, he was not breathing at the time of his birth, which resulted in permanent brain damage (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy).
RJ Mitte was born as Roy Frank Mitte III on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi. After being delivered via an emergency caesarean section, he was not breathing at the time of his birth, which resulted in permanent brain damage (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy).
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Mitte was adopted a few weeks later by Roy Frank Mitte Jr. and Dyna Mitte, who later separated when he was two months old.
Mitte was adopted a few weeks later by Roy Frank Mitte Jr. and Dyna Mitte, who later separated when he was two months old.
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At the age of three, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was fitted with leg braces throughout much of his childhood.
At the age of three, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and was fitted with leg braces throughout much of his childhood.
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Over time, his body became stronger through sports and exercise and he no longer needed any walking devices by the time he reached his teenage.
Over time, his body became stronger through sports and exercise and he no longer needed any walking devices by the time he reached his teenage.
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Mitte was raised by his mother after his parents' separation. However, when his mother became paralyzed, Mitte assumed financial responsibility for his family at the age of 13, which also included his 2-year-old sister.
Mitte was raised by his mother after his parents' separation. However, when his mother became paralyzed, Mitte assumed financial responsibility for his family at the age of 13, which also included his 2-year-old sister.
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After receiving roles as an extra, including in the Disney teen sitcom Hannah Montana, he decided to take acting lessons. Shortly after, he was offered the role of Walter White Jr., a character who also has cerebral palsy, in Breaking Bad.
After receiving roles as an extra, including in the Disney teen sitcom Hannah Montana, he decided to take acting lessons. Shortly after, he was offered the role of Walter White Jr., a character who also has cerebral palsy, in Breaking Bad.
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Mitte was called an "overnight fashion sensation" by Dazed and Confused Magazine for his modeling and runway work.
Mitte was called an "overnight fashion sensation" by Dazed and Confused Magazine for his modeling and runway work.
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Miite got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez, at a fundraising gala.
Miite got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez, at a fundraising gala.
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The 34-year-old served as a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and acted as a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) spokesman for actors with disabilities.
The 34-year-old served as a celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and acted as a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) spokesman for actors with disabilities.
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He even led The Mitte Foundation to support community initiatives in Brownsville, Texas.
He even led The Mitte Foundation to support community initiatives in Brownsville, Texas.

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