Personal Profile About Rj Mitte
RJ Mitte was an American actor and producer best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the television series Breaking Bad. He began acting after moving to Los Angeles with his family in 2006. Viewers saw him grow up on Breaking Bad during its five seasons, from 2008 to 2013. He later appeared in Switched at Birth, Triumph, and The Guardians of Justice. Outside acting, he worked with organizations supporting people with disabilities and encouraged greater representation in entertainment.
RJ Mitte Died
RJ Mitte died on October 12, 2026, at his home in Brownsville, Texas. He was 34 years old. His representatives confirmed his death, and several Breaking Bad cast members, including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, paid tribute to him. Only days before his death, he had attended a screening of his film Talking to Strangers in Beverly Hills on September 30. He also appeared at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on October 4.
RJ Mitte Cause of Death
RJ Mitte cause of death was reported as suicide by his representative on October 12, 2026. Police in Brownsville, Texas, received an emergency call and found him dead at his home. Authorities initially reported no signs of foul play. Police were still investigating the circumstances of his death, while the medical examiner had yet to issue a final determination. No further details explaining what led to his death were released.
RJ Mitte Wife
RJ Mitte wife is not confirmed, although he was engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Suarez. He proposed to her on October 10, 2025, during a charity event in California. They had known each other for more than ten years before their friendship developed into a relationship. After five years as a couple, they were living together in Brownsville, Texas. Kennedy worked in human resources and often joined him at charity events and public appearances.
RJ Mitte Net Worth
RJ Mitte net worth was round about $500,000 in 2026, but his exact wealth is unknown. Most of his earnings came from television and film work, including Breaking Bad and several independent productions. In November 2025, he spoke on The Iced Coffee Hour podcast about losing money because of a business manager he had trusted when he was younger. He described the financial problems he faced but never revealed exactly how much money he had left.
RJ Mitte Age
RJ Mitte age was 34 when he died on October 12, 2026. Born on August 21, 1992, he started working in entertainment while still in his teens. He was only 14 when he joined the cast of Breaking Bad in 2007. By the time the first season aired in 2008, he had turned 15. After the series ended, he continued acting in films and television while speaking publicly about living with cerebral palsy.
RJ Mitte Condition
RJ Mitte condition was cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle coordination. Doctors diagnosed him when he was three years old. As a child, he wore leg braces and used crutches, but eventually learned to walk without them. His condition was milder than the one portrayed by his Breaking Bad character, so he used crutches and adjusted his speech for the role. He later worked with United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's to support people with disabilities.
RJ Mitte Height
RJ Mitte height was listed as 5 feet 11¼ inches (181 cm) on IMDb. Some websites give different measurements, with figures ranging from approximately 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 1 inch. Mitte himself previously mentioned being 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch on separate occasions. These differences explain why published information about his exact height is inconsistent.