"I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight. RJ Mitte, my sweet son on Breaking Bad has died.

I met him when he was only 14 years old when he was cast as Walter White Jr., a part he played with such joy and enthusiasm.

Born with Cerebral Palsy, he never - ever - allowed that challenge to be an excuse for anything. He met the demanding shooting schedule head on with great determination.

Always listening to the advice that his TV parents (Anna Gunn and myself) gave him - but being a teenager, sometimes mischievously ignoring the counsel in order to learn the hard way… He was one of the stars of a hit TV show - but still a kid.

That kid was pretty raw when we started shooting the pilot in February of 2007, but little by little we watched him grow into a really fine actor. He parlayed his experience on the show to be a vocal advocate for performers with disabilities, and was the head of a philanthropic organization with a focus on helping the disabled community.

All that promise and potential now is such a loss.

It is especially devastating to hear that he took his own life.

Why?

We were texting each other just a few weeks ago - figuring out when we could meet for lunch. I don’t know if that lunch would have changed his future…

But I do know that I loved him, and thoroughly enjoyed being with him throughout the years on the series, and after the spotlight on Breaking Bad dimmed…

I’ll miss you, son.

I can’t stop there without imploring anyone who is contemplating suicide to please call for the support you need at 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/). There is hope"

From Hollywood Reporter:

Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, wrote in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, “I am at a loss. I am heartbroken over this news. RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed. And to whoever happens to be reading this, please know you are loved, and you are not alone. Always remember that.”

Dean Norris, who played Hank Schrader, the uncle to Walt Jr., also shared, “Though RJ didn’t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set. He was a sweetheart of a young man and will be greatly missed. This is so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. Thinking of him and his family.”

RJ's friends and family (especially his fiancée) all have my sympathies, and I have nothing but the utmost respect for everything he had ever donated to disability charity. His performance as Flynn White was nothing short of awesome, namely during his last phone call with Walt in "Granite State"; RJ acted his fucking heart out in that scene.

Here's to hoping Flynn gets all the breakfasts ever in heaven.

He truly was a beacon of living life without a condition weighing him down. I admit I only watched breaking bad for the first time a few years ago but I'm so glad I saw his performance and the love that he got.

Rest in peace to a phenominal actor.

I know a lot of people are spreading this message but allow me to as well. Don't be afraid to give your cared ones a hug, shoulder to lean on, or ear to talk to. You are never alone. There is always someone out there that cares about you.

Breaking Bad is my most rewatched series of all time. I have watched it so many times since i was a teen, and i’m 27 now. I genuinely cannot believe this has happened. Its genuinely probably the celeb death that has hit me the hardest. The show will never be the same again. He will genuinely be so missed

The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place sometimes. Just know that no matter where you are, you have people who care for you and want to genuinely help you. May RJ Mitte rest in peace and his family taken care of as they navigate this difficult time.

Resources

http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

Literally an hour ago I saw a Walter Jr reel on instagram and the top comment with 36k likes said: I hated this r*tard more than Skyler.

I went to bed feeling slightly mad at how idiotic this world is considering 36k people agreed with that comment.

I couldn’t sleep so I checked my phone and 2 of my friends messages me to tell me he passed. I’m so fucking mad at this world and how mental health is not even considered a real issue. Fuck Hollywood.

He did out of this world portrayal of Walter Jr, I can’t believe this is real 😭. And he did such an amazing job, he will be missed forever. I feel shallow writing anything, feeling like it’s too little. I felt for this character on BB so much, he was one of the most innocent characters who just suffered a lot and it made me so emotional, especially with the savewalterwhite.com, I cried watching that part. He made our favorite show so awesome with his part.

Guys, please take care of yourself and your loved ones. This is so fucking horrible and a constant reminder of how many people struggle. Don’t forget that there’s always someone to talk to.

Everyone should start a rewatch as soon as possible, in honor of our dear Flynn ❤️ May he rest in peace

RJ Mitte who played Walter Jr, has passed away.
Reports say his cause of death, was Suicide.

https://deadline.com/2026/10/rj-mitte-dead-breaking-bad-actor-1237155037/

R.I.P RJ Mitte💔🕊️

May Walter Junior enjoy his breakfast in paradise. He was a phenomenal actor and I'm going to miss him. And please hug your loved ones and whoever you love, tour friends and family. You dont know what theyre dealing with.

Wow, I was shocked to hear this. They are saying it was suicide. So sad. He was only 34 years old. RIP, Flynn ❤️

So sad, only 34 years old. I saw him on a podcast recently?! What happened, such a great guy and actor

You've probably heard that RJ Mitte (Walter Jr./Flynn) took his own life today.

I've been dealing with thoughts of this nature for a while now and this really shocked me and crystallized what that would mean for me.

Please reach out to your friends that you haven't heard from in a while. Or who seem like they're isolating themselves. They may ignore you. Or you may be what they need in a time of distress.

Also reach out to your friends who have it all together. Maybe they're engaged or maybe they're a famous actor maybe they just got promoted.

Reach out to the people you love.

I’m devastated. absolutely horrible news. Just imagining how much he must’ve suffered to get to this point is making me cry. Seeing him on screen will never feel the same again, but his talent and his legacy will carry on through his work and activism.

He was such a sweet guy. i can’t imagine how bryan and anna must feel right now:(
rip, you will be forever missed by millions

RIP RJ Mitte, part of the greatest show of all time. I have watched the show about 20 times like a lot of us here, the show means a lot to me. It’s crazy how much impact this young man has had on millions of people around the world

It’s such a tragedy that we lost RJ. He was such a kind-hearted young man that was gone too soon. He spent his free time helping others with disabilities all while he had cerebral palsy. Not to mention his amazing performance as Walter Jr. on Breaking Bad. Words cannot describe the pain I feel right now, as well as many of you guys. Rest in paradise, RJ, RJ. You will forever be missed.

With many people having just heard the heartbreaking news of RJ Mitte’s passing, I want to remind everyone of something important: Talk to the people around you. Whether you’re the one struggling or you’re worried that someone else might be going through a hard time, talk. Talk. Talk.

We live in a time when we’re becoming increasingly isolated. Doomscrolling and social media only make things worse, often leaving us feeling even more miserable.

If you feel like someone you know has stopped reaching out as often or seems more withdrawn than usual, take a moment to ask them how they’re doing. But don’t forget to check in on the people who seem the happiest, too. Sometimes, the people you’d least expect are the ones struggling the most.

Conversations have so much power, and we often underestimate just how much they can mean. Even a brief conversation can have a much bigger impact than you realize. You might give someone a new perspective, a different way of looking at things, or even a new reason to keep going.

There’s a reason talking can make such a difference. When we put our feelings into words, they can become easier to understand and less overwhelming. Sometimes, hearing ourselves say something out loud or hearing someone remind us that we're not alone can help us see a way forward when our own thoughts make everything feel hopeless.

And if you feel like you’re in a dark place yourself, the same applies to you. Try talking to someone you trust. If you don’t know who to turn to, reach out to a crisis helpline. There is always a way forward, even when everything feels dark right now. You don't have to see that way forward just yet, and you don't have to find it alone.

Talk to each other. Check in on each other. You never know how much it might mean to someone.

That one scene told us so much about each character, but especially Walt. Many would have just ignored it, but not Walt. And Walt Jr played his role to perfection - perhaps sadly because he had experienced it in real life. What a scene!

just wanted to pop in and express how devastated i am by this news. his performance was often overlooked and he was genuinely such an amazing actor. ready easy man. FUCK SUICIDE

I wanted to share a few resources that might help someone who is struggling or knows someone who is.
Sometimes people are going through things we know nothing about. You never know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors, and sometimes just knowing where to turn can make a difference.

A few resources worth saving:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/

988 Lifeline Chat: https://988lifeline.org/

You don’t have to know the right thing to say to check on someone. Sometimes just asking how they’re really doing and taking the time to listen is a good place to start.

Sharing this in case it helps someone who needs it, even if they aren’t ready to ask for help themselves.

I have no words to describe how awful reading that made me feel. He seemed like such a kind person on his interviews and a very down to earth kinda guy.

It's the first time that an actor's passing makes me feel this way. Again, we'll miss you.

Seeing what RJ's done, acting despite His disability and even incorporating it into it, Him being an advocate for disabled people and a philanthropist, and how saddened the cast seem after His passing, he must've been just as kind and awesome as I imagined Him to be. Of all the cast, I never once imagined He'd leave so soon.
I feel like a reddit post isn't exactly the best place to write this, but my condolences to his family, and to those who worked with Him or knew Him. It's a tragedy He went so soon. I don't know if the suicide part is true as well, but either way, at least from the outside, it looked like He had a lot of things ahead of Him, it's really sad that He went before His marriage too. May He rest in peace.

One of my fave from BB! You never know what people are going through or what they bear on a day to day basis😢!

My heart goes out to RJ Mitte’s family, friends, and everyone who loved him. I can’t imagine how painful this loss must be for them. He meant a lot to so many people, and he will be remembered for the person he was and the impact he had on others. Sending love and strength to everyone grieving him. May he rest in peace.