Bryan Cranston mourns “Breaking Bad” son RJ Mitte’s death by suicide: 'Why?': news

Bryan Cranston Mourns ‘Breaking Bad’ Son RJ Mitte Following Tragic Death at 34

Bryan Cranston has expressed deep grief over the sudden passing of his former Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who portrayed his on-screen son, Walter “Flynn” White Jr., across all five seasons of the acclaimed AMC drama. Mitte passed away on Monday, October 12, in Brownsville, Texas, at the age of 34. Authorities and representative reports confirmed that the beloved actor and disability rights advocate died by suicide.

Taking to social media to share an emotional tribute alongside an archival photo of the two together, Cranston wrote that he was in “deep despair” upon hearing the devastating news. Reflecting on their early days on the Albuquerque set, the Emmy-winning actor remembered meeting Mitte when the young performer was just 14 years old and watching him tackle the breakthrough role with boundless energy and determination.

Cranston highlighted Mitte’s personal strength, noting that although he lived with cerebral palsy, he never allowed the condition to define or limit him. Instead, Mitte transformed his global visibility from Breaking Bad into an influential platform, becoming a prominent voice for performers with disabilities and leading philanthropic initiatives within the entertainment industry. Cranston revealed that the two had exchanged text messages only weeks prior to plan a lunch together, concluding his poignant message with the words: “I don’t know if that lunch would have changed his future. But I do know that I loved him… I’ll miss you, son.”