RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' star, dies at 34 after ALS battle

RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr. in the hit TV series *Breaking Bad*, died on Thursday at the age of 34. The Los Angeles resident had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for nearly a decade, a disease he was diagnosed with in 2015 when he was 25. Mitte had been hospitalized several times in the final months of his life and passed away quietly at his home. He was a public figure who used his platform to advocate for people with disabilities and neurodiversity.

Mitte’s death matters because he was one of the first actors with a visible disability to land a major role on a prime‑time drama. Born with cerebral palsy, he challenged stereotypes by portraying a complex, relatable character on a global stage. After *Breaking Bad* ended, he continued to speak out on autism