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‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s inquest report released a month after his death

RJ Mitte was pronounced dead on October 12An official inquest report has confirmed that RJ Mitte died by suicide.The Cameron County, Texas, report says he was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m. on October 12 in Brownsville.

‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte’s inquest report released a month after his death
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RJ Mitte was pronounced dead on October 12An official inquest report has confirmed that RJ Mitte died by suicide.The Cameron County, Texas, report says he was pronounced dead at 1:32 p.m. on October 12 in Brownsville.

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The Breaking Bad actor was 34.His representative had already said he died by suicide but gave no other details.

The report shows an autopsy and toxicology tests were requested but the results were not in the records, Page Six reported.Mitte’s representative call his death a “tragic passing.” The statement described him as an actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate.

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It said he used his own experience with cerebral palsy to bring authenticity to his role.

It also said he was a proud ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.Mitte’s former co-stars also paid tribute to him.

Bryan Cranston played his father, Walter White, on the show, said Mitte was 14 when they met and he was cast as Walter White Jr.Cranston said Mitte played the part with joy and enthusiasm despite dealing with cerebral palsy since birth, but never let it become an excuse.

He said Mitte also met the demanding shooting schedule with great determination.Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman, and Dean Norris, who played Mitte’s uncle Hank Schrader, said they were heartbroken to hear the news.

Norris also said he looked out for Mitte on set when he was a young kid.

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'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte’s inquest report released a month after his death November 6, 2026.

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