American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” died on Monday (12) at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His representative confirmed to People magazine that the death was a suicide.
Who RJ Mitte was
Roy Frank Mitte III was born on August 21, 1992, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and began acting as a teenager, with appearances on shows such as “Hannah Montana” and “Everybody Hates Chris.” He became internationally known as Walter White Jr., the son of the lead character on “Breaking Bad.” Like his character, he had cerebral palsy.
Advocacy for inclusion
Mitte used the visibility from the series to push for greater representation of people with disabilities in film and television. He was an ambassador for organizations such as United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and founded the Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic and community initiatives.
Confirmation and tributes
The actor’s representatives confirmed his death to Variety and Deadline on Monday, and his representative told People it was a suicide. The news prompted a wave of tributes on social media.
Where to find help
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally, please reach out for help. In Brazil, the Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV) offers free support 24 hours a day at 188 and at cvv.org.br. In the United States, you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In an emergency, call your local emergency number. In line with prevention guidelines, this article does not detail the circumstances of the act.
Information from Observador, 24 Notícias, Plataforma Media and Portal Democrata.
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