RJ Mitte dies at 34: When 'Breaking Bad' star spoke about living with cerebral palsy

RJ Mitte dies at 34: When 'Breaking Bad' star spoke about living with cerebral palsy

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His representatives confirmed his death in Brownsville, Texas, on Monday, but no cause of death has been announced so far.RJ Mitte dies at 34. (Instagram/ @rjmitte)However, county official told TMZ that RJ has died by possible suicide.RJ Mitte and cerebral palsyAccording to Variety, Mitte had cerebral palsy, just like his Breaking Bad character Walt Jr. Throughout his acting career, he spoke up for disability representation in Hollywood.His reps said he drew from his own life with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to the role. They also said he built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.Mitte was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He was also president of his own charity, the Mitte Foundation. It supported different philanthropic efforts and challenged stereotypes about people with disabilities.(This story is being updated)

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