RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad actor, dies by suicide at 34

Actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the AMC series ‘Breaking Bad’, died by suicide on October 12, 2026, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was 34 years old.

Mitte’s mother, Dyna Mitte, shared that she discovered her son after he failed to answer her phone calls that morning. She had gone to his residence to deliver lunch. Dyna noted that while she had encouraged him to seek professional therapy over the previous three months, he had consistently insisted he was managing his difficulties on his own. She expressed a desire to speak publicly about the tragedy to encourage mental health awareness and help other families.

Reports have highlighted tensions regarding Mitte’s personal life prior to his death. Sources alleged that his fiancée, Kennedy Suarez, had reportedly issued an ultimatum requiring him to choose between her and his family. Dyna Mitte confirmed that such conflicts existed but did not provide specific details.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, was a prominent advocate for disability rights and used his personal experiences to bring authenticity to his acting roles. His death has drawn tributes from colleagues, including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.