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Breaking Bad Star R.J. Mitte Dies at 34 by Suicide

Co-stars and creators pay tribute to the actor who played Walter White Jr., confirming his death by suicide at age 34.

17 publishers · 40 articles · first seen 12 Oct 2026 · updated 23d ago

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17 publishers have covered this in 40 articles since 12 Oct 2026. Deadline published first, on 12 October at 20:29 UTC; Consequence followed 4 min later. The most recent article, from The Hollywood Reporter, appeared on 15 October at 02:33 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: Variety (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), The Guardian (major outlet), The New York Times (major outlet), The Hill News (major outlet), Deadline, Consequence, Rolling Stone, The A.V. Club, BBC Entertainment, Hacker News, IndieWire and 5 more, all listed under Sources below.

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  1. DeadlineRJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34
  2. ConsequenceBreaking Bad’s R.J. Mitte Dead at 34
  3. VarietyRJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star, Dies at 34
  4. The Hollywood ReporterR.J. Mitte, Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34
  5. Rolling StoneRJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Who Played Walt Jr., Dead at 34
  6. The A.V. ClubR.I.P. RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr.
  7. The GuardianRJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34
  8. BBC EntertainmentBreaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
  9. Variety‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Heartbreaking Performance as Walter White Jr. Was a Breakthrough for Disability Representation
  10. The New York TimesRJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34
  11. Show 30 later sources
    1. Hacker NewsBreaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34
    2. IndieWire‘There Will Never Be Another Like RJ Mitte’: Fellow Actors Remember the Late ‘Breaking Bad’ Star
    3. The Hollywood Reporter‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Pay Tribute to R.J. Mitte: “Sweetheart of a Young Man”
    4. South China Morning PostBreaking Bad actor and disability rights champion R.J. Mitte dies at 34
    5. ConsequenceR.J. Mitte Remembered by Breaking Bad Castmates and More: “I Am Heartbroken”
    6. DeadlineRJ Mitte Remembered By ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Stars: “This Is So Heartbreaking”
    7. Deutsche Welle'Breaking Bad' actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies
    8. Deutsche Welle'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies
    9. Variety‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide
    10. France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34
    11. VarietyBryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Son RJ Mitte: ‘I’ll Miss You, Son’
    12. France 24 - Noticias y actualidad internacional en vivoMuere RJ Mitte, actor de 'Breaking Bad', a los 34 años
    13. DeadlineBryan Cranston Mourns RJ Mitte; ‘Breaking Bad’ Father Says Of On-Air Offspring: “I Loved Him …I’ll Miss You. Son”
    14. Rolling StoneBryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: ‘I’m in Deep Despair’
    15. NME‘Breaking Bad’ cast pay tribute to RJ Mitte, who died aged 34
    16. The Hill News‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say
    17. The A.V. Club"I am heartbroken": Breaking Bad co-stars remember R.J. Mitte
    18. BBC EntertainmentHow Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy
    19. The Hollywood ReporterHow ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor R.J. Mitte Made an Impact as a Disability Rights Activist
    20. The Hollywood ReporterRJ Mitte Said He Hoped to Revive ‘Breaking Bad’ Character in Final Podcast
    21. The New York TimesRJ Mitte Is Remembered by Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and Others From ‘Breaking Bad’
    22. DeadlineBob Odenkirk Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte Following Death: “This Is Simply, Deeply Sad”
    23. France 24 - Noticias y actualidad internacional en vivo¿Quién era RJ Mitte?: el actor de 'Breaking Bad' que se propuso visibilizar la discapacidad
    24. VarietyAaron Paul Posts Video of ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte Advocating for Mental Health Before His Death: ‘I’m So Sorry You Were Hurting’
    25. DeadlineAaron Paul Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: “I Am So Sorry You Were Hurting, My Friend”
    26. The Hollywood ReporterR.J. Mitte’s Longtime Manager Says He’s “In Complete Shock, Absolutely Devastated and Struggling” In Wake of Actor’s Suicide
    27. MedPageToday.com - medical news for physiciansRemembering RJ Mitte: A Reflection on Loss and Men's Mental Health
    28. The Hollywood Reporter‘Breaking Bad’s’ Dean Norris, Anna Gunn Mourn R.J. Mitte: “We’re All Just Shocked and in Deep Despair”
    29. Rolling StoneAaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: ‘I Kept Calling You Superman’
    30. The Hollywood ReporterRJ Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy

Sources

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  1. RJ Mitte Remembered by ‘Breaking Bad’ Casting Director Sharon Bialy The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. ‘Breaking Bad’s’ Dean Norris, Anna Gunn Mourn R.J. Mitte: “We’re All Just Shocked and in Deep Despair” The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. R.J. Mitte’s Longtime Manager Says He’s “In Complete Shock, Absolutely Devastated and Struggling” In Wake of Actor’s Suicide The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. Aaron Paul Posts Video of ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte Advocating for Mental Health Before His Death: ‘I’m So Sorry You Were Hurting’ Variety ·
  5. RJ Mitte Is Remembered by Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and Others From ‘Breaking Bad’ The New York Times ·
  6. RJ Mitte Said He Hoped to Revive ‘Breaking Bad’ Character in Final Podcast The Hollywood Reporter ·
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  1. How ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor R.J. Mitte Made an Impact as a Disability Rights Activist The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. ‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say The Hill News ·
  3. Bryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Son RJ Mitte: ‘I’ll Miss You, Son’ Variety ·
  4. ‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Suicide Variety ·
  5. ‘Breaking Bad’ Stars Pay Tribute to R.J. Mitte: “Sweetheart of a Young Man” The Hollywood Reporter ·
  6. RJ Mitte, Who Played Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34 The New York Times ·
  7. ‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte’s Heartbreaking Performance as Walter White Jr. Was a Breakthrough for Disability Representation Variety ·
  8. RJ Mitte, actor best known for Breaking Bad role, dies aged 34 The Guardian ·
  9. R.J. Mitte, Walter White’s Son on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Dies at 34 The Hollywood Reporter ·
  10. RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star, Dies at 34 Variety ·
  11. Aaron Paul Remembers Last Time He Saw ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: ‘I Kept Calling You Superman’ Rolling Stone
  12. Remembering RJ Mitte: A Reflection on Loss and Men's Mental Health MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
  13. Aaron Paul Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: “I Am So Sorry You Were Hurting, My Friend” Deadline
  14. ¿Quién era RJ Mitte?: el actor de 'Breaking Bad' que se propuso visibilizar la discapacidad France 24 - Noticias y actualidad internacional en vivo
  15. Bob Odenkirk Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte Following Death: “This Is Simply, Deeply Sad” Deadline
  16. How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy BBC Entertainment
  17. "I am heartbroken": Breaking Bad co-stars remember R.J. Mitte The A.V. Club
  18. ‘Breaking Bad’ cast pay tribute to RJ Mitte, who died aged 34 NME
  19. Bryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: ‘I’m in Deep Despair’ Rolling Stone
  20. Bryan Cranston Mourns RJ Mitte; ‘Breaking Bad’ Father Says Of On-Air Offspring: “I Loved Him …I’ll Miss You. Son” Deadline
  21. Muere RJ Mitte, actor de 'Breaking Bad', a los 34 años France 24 - Noticias y actualidad internacional en vivo
  22. 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34 France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  23. 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies Deutsche Welle
  24. 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies Deutsche Welle
  25. RJ Mitte Remembered By ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Stars: “This Is So Heartbreaking” Deadline
  26. R.J. Mitte Remembered by Breaking Bad Castmates and More: “I Am Heartbroken” Consequence
  27. Breaking Bad actor and disability rights champion R.J. Mitte dies at 34 South China Morning Post
  28. ‘There Will Never Be Another Like RJ Mitte’: Fellow Actors Remember the Late ‘Breaking Bad’ Star IndieWire
  29. Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 BBC Entertainment
  30. R.I.P. RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr. The A.V. Club
  31. RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Who Played Walt Jr., Dead at 34 Rolling Stone
  32. Breaking Bad’s R.J. Mitte Dead at 34 Consequence
  33. RJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34 Deadline
  34. Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34 Hacker News

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