US actor RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34. He died on 12 October at his home in Brownsville, Texas. Police do not think another person caused his death. They are still looking into how he died. A medical check will try to find the cause.

Mitte was best known for playing Walter White Jr in the TV show Breaking Bad. The show ran for five seasons from 2008 to 2013. His character was the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston. Mitte had cerebral palsy, like his character. The show won many awards, and Mitte shared a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014.

Mitte also worked to help people with disabilities. He wanted them to have more jobs in TV and films. Cranston said Mitte grew into a very good actor. Aaron Paul and Dean Norris also shared sad messages about him. Mitte also acted in Hannah Montana, Switched at Birth, Westhampton, and Talking to Strangers.