• Faith: Christian
• Career: Actor
• Birthday:  August 21, 1992
• Date of Death:  October 12, 2026

RJ Mitte was an American actor, producer, and disability rights advocate best known for portraying Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC television drama Breaking Bad. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, became a prominent advocate for disability representation in entertainment. He died at age 34.

Mitte was born on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi. He experienced complications during birth that resulted in permanent neurological damage. He was adopted shortly afterward by Michael Scott Mitte and Dyna Mitte.

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age three, Mitte underwent years of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. He wore leg braces and used crutches during childhood but eventually developed enough strength and mobility to walk without assistance.

His parents separated when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his mother. He spent portions of his childhood in Louisiana and Texas.

Mitte assumed significant family responsibilities during his early teenage years. After his mother suffered a serious spinal injury in a car accident, he helped care for his younger sister, Lacianne Carriere. By age 13, he had become his family's primary financial provider.

In 2006, Mitte moved with his family to Los Angeles after his sister attracted interest from the entertainment industry.

Mitte began acting as a background performer, appearing in television productions including Hannah Montana and Everybody Hates Chris. He subsequently took acting lessons and began auditioning for larger roles.

His breakthrough came in 2008 when he was cast as Walter White Jr., the teenage son of Bryan Cranston's character, Walter White, in Breaking Bad.

Like Mitte, his character had cerebral palsy. However, Mitte's symptoms were less pronounced, requiring him to use crutches and modify his speech for the performance.

He appeared throughout the show's five-season run, which concluded in 2013. His work contributed to the cast's Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2014.

Following Breaking Bad, Mitte portrayed Campbell Bingman in the television drama Switched at Birth in 2014.

His film credits included Who's Driving Doug (2016), The Recall (2017), Time Share (2018), Standing Up for Sunny (2019), The Oak Room (2020), and Triumph (2021). He also appeared in Now Apocalypse and Netflix's The Guardians of Justice.

Mitte continued acting in independent productions, including Westhampton, which premiered in 2025.

Beyond acting, Mitte advocated for performers with disabilities and challenged stereotypes about physical limitations.

He served as a spokesperson for actors with disabilities through the Screen Actors Guild and as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.

In 2013, he received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his contributions to disability representation.

Mitte also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, which supported charitable programs and community initiatives.

In October 2025, Mitte announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Kennedy Suarez. The couple lived together in Brownsville, Texas, and participated in charitable activities.

RJ Mitte died on October 12, 2026, in Texas, at age 34.

His representatives confirmed his death in a statement describing him as an actor, philanthropist, and disability rights advocate.

TMZ reported that a county official identified his death as a suicide. Authorities indicated that the investigation remained ongoing at the time of the initial reports.

His representatives requested privacy for his family and loved ones.

RJ Mitte's Religious Beliefs

RJ Mitte had Christian influences throughout his life, beginning with his family and extending to his own experiences with church and faith.

Mitte described his grandmother as a devoted Christian who was "obsessed with Jesus and praying for me," reflecting the importance of prayer and religious belief within his extended family.

He also discussed becoming involved with a church after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. However, as his career developed and professional commitments increased, he gradually drifted away from regular church participation.

These accounts indicate that Christianity was part of Mitte's family background and early experiences in Los Angeles.