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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte has died at 34

NPR | By Mandalit del Barco

Published October 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT

The actor RJ Mitte has died. Best known for his role on Breaking Bad as Walter White's son, Mitte brought disability awareness to the hit show with his experience with cerebral palsy. He was 34.

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Mandalit del Barco

As an arts correspondent based at NPR West, Mandalit del Barco reports and produces stories about film, television, music, visual arts, dance and other topics.

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