RJ Mitte dies at 34: What was the 'Breaking Bad' star’s cause of death and net worth?

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed television drama Breaking Bad, reportedly died in Texas on October 12, 2026, aged 34.

According to TMZ and other media reports, the actor reportedly died in Brownsville, Texas.

Initial coverage suggested suicide as the cause of death, although an official medical examiner’s determination had not been publicly confirmed at the time of reporting.

Authorities had not released a detailed account of the circumstances.

Born Roy Frank Mitte III on August 21, 1992, the actor began pursuing his career after moving to Los Angeles with his family in 2006.

His breakthrough came with Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013 and starred Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.

Mitte portrayed Walter White Jr., also known as Flynn, the teenage son of Cranston’s character.

Both Mitte and his character had cerebral palsy, helping increase the visibility of performers with disabilities in mainstream television.

Following the series, he appeared in productions including Switched at Birth, The Recall, The Oak Room and Netflix’s The Guardians of Justice. His reported 2026 projects included One Eye Open.

Mitte’s estitedma net worth ranged from $2 million to $3 million in 2026, according to celebrity wealth estimates cited by reports.

Celebrity Net Worth estimated his fortune at approximately $2 million, while LoveMoney placed it at $3 million. Neither figure was independently verified through financial disclosures.

Beyond acting, Mitte advocated for disability inclusion and equal employment opportunities, supporting organisations including United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.

He announced his engagement to Kennedy Suarez in October 2025.

His reported death has drawn attention to his career, advocacy and contribution to disability representation in entertainment.