‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte dies at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor who rose to fame playing Walter White Jr. in the popular American television series "Breaking Bad", has died. He passed away on Monday (October 12) in Brownsville, Texas, in the United States. He was 34. The cause of death was not immediately known.

Mitte's representatives confirmed his death to the French news agency AFP. A statement issued by Sean Reilly described him as a talented actor, a philanthropist and an outspoken advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. His death has cast a shadow of grief over the entertainment world.

Mitte became known to audiences through "Breaking Bad", which began airing in 2008. In the series, he played Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, the son of chemistry teacher Walter White. Walter White was played by Bryan Cranston. The series ran for five seasons from 2008 to 2013 and became hugely popular around the world.

Mitte lived with cerebral palsy, and the character he played had the same condition. He drew on his own life experience to portray the role convincingly on screen. His performance helped raise awareness among viewers about the lives, experiences and challenges of people with disabilities.

Besides acting, Mitte was active in the movement for the rights and social inclusion of people with disabilities. He worked as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's, and served as president of the Mitte Foundation. Through various charitable initiatives, he worked to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Beyond "Breaking Bad", Mitte also appeared in several television series and films, including "Switched at Birth" and "The Guardians of Justice". His contributions to acting and to the representation of people with disabilities earned him a distinct identity.

"Breaking Bad" is regarded as one of the greatest television series of the 21st century. A recent list by The New York Times also ranked it as the best television series of the century. Through his role in the series, RJ Mitte will be remembered by audiences around the world.