Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

American actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has reportedly died at the age of 34.

Mitte reportedly died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, according to a report by Page Six, which cited a county official.

His representatives also confirmed his death in a statement expressing grief over the loss of the actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement read.

Mitte gained international recognition for his portrayal of Walter White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s character, Walter White, in the acclaimed television crime drama Breaking Bad.

His performance earned him recognition among viewers of the series, which followed a chemistry teacher who turns to producing and selling illegal drugs after being diagnosed with cancer.

Beyond acting, Mitte was known for his advocacy for people with disabilities. He has cerebral palsy, a condition he has spoken about publicly while working to promote greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry.

Reports of his death circulated across US media on Monday. However, the cause of death had not been independently established at the time of reporting.

Further details surrounding his death were awaited.