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Bryan Cranston Mourns Death of ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte: “I’m in Deep Despair”

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the tragic death of his longtime co-star RJ Mitte, who portrayed his on-screen son, Walter “Flynn” White Jr., on the critically acclaimed AMC television series. Mitte passed away at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas.

Cranston’s Emotional Tribute to His On-Screen Son

Taking to social media to express his profound grief, Cranston revealed he is in “deep despair” over the loss of his young co-star.

“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston shared. “RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad, has died. I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm.”

Cranston reflected on their years working together on set, praising Mitte’s relentless work ethic and resilience while living with cerebral palsy:

• Authentic Talent: Mitte joined the production as a teenager and developed into a skilled, dedicated performer alongside co-stars Cranston and Anna Gunn.

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• Resilience: Born with cerebral palsy, Mitte never let physical hurdles deter him from demanding production schedules or long filming hours.

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• Advocacy Work: Beyond his acting career, Mitte became a prominent advocate for disability representation in entertainment and led philanthropic initiatives.

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Cranston noted that the two had recently exchanged text messages to arrange lunch, expressing deep sadness that the reunion would never happen before concluding his message with, “I do know that I loved him … I’ll miss you, son.”

The Legacy of RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte rose to international fame for his authentic portrayal of Walter White Jr. across all five seasons of Vince Gilligan’s landmark series Breaking Bad. Leveraging his platform, Mitte spent over a decade advocating for equality and authentic casting in Hollywood, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.

The news has sparked an outpouring of condolences from Hollywood figures, former castmates, disability rights advocates, and millions of Breaking Bad fans worldwide.