'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dead at 34

'Breaking Bad' RJ Mitte Dead at 34 Published October 12, 2026 1:20 PM PDT RJ Mitte -- who played Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned. A county official confirmed to TMZ that RJ died Monday in Texas. We're told he died by suicide. Law enforcement tells us the death investigation is ongoing. Just last week he appeared on "The Joe Vulpis Podcast" -- speaking about how "Breaking Bad" changed his life and on his close relationship with the cast years after the show's finale. Earlier this month, RJ hung out with his 'Breaking Bad' costar Luis Moncada and they looked to be in good spirits ... they were all smiles in social media posts. RJ appeared in 56 episodes of "Breaking Bad" ... and he's also known for his work in "The Oak Room," "The Recall," and "The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)." He was engaged to Kennedy Suarez ... he popped the question last year after years of dating. JANUARY 2019 The last time we got RJ was in 2019, when he talked to our photog about disabled actors needing more representation in Hollywood. RJ was 34. RIP If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Related articles RJ Mitte TV Celebrity Death TV Stars Exclusive Breaking Bad