RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on Breaking Bad and for his advocacy for disability rights, died by suicide at 34.
As per PEOPLE, the actor’s rep previously said in a statement announcing his death, “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
According to the Brownsville Police Department, officers were dispatched to Mitte’s home at 12:50 p.m. local time, where they found him dead.
“The cause and manner of death are still pending, as there is currently an ongoing investigation,” the BPD said at the time.
A judge confirmed Mitte’s death at 1:32 p.m. local time.
His manner of death remains subject to a medical examiner’s findings following an autopsy.
The judge noted that no signs of foul play were apparent.
Best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in all five seasons of Breaking Bad, Mitte was remembered by his representative for bringing “authenticity” to the character, as noted in a statement to the outlet.
He “built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the representative continued.
They added, “Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.”
Mitte also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, advocating for disability representation and supporting community initiatives.
His representative asked the public to respect the privacy of his family and loved ones.
Breaking Bad stars Dean Norris and Aaron Paul paid tribute to Mitte on social media. Norris remembered him as a “sweetheart” who would be greatly missed, while Paul expressed his heartbreak, writing, “RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed.”
Paul also urged people to remember that they are loved and not alone.
