“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte’s death has prompted tributes from former co-stars, fans, and the Texas community where he lived.As those who knew Mitte remember his life, reports about his death and questions surrounding his recent online activity have drawn attention to a podcast interview featuring the actor.Mitte was found dead Monday, October 12, at a residence believed to be his home in Brownsville, Texas, according to the Associated Press (AP). He was 34.Best known for playing Walter White Jr., also called Flynn, on “Breaking Bad,” Mitte also advocated for disability rights and supported charitable and cultural organizations in Brownsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Reddit, fans expressed shock at Mitte’s death, with several reflecting on how young he was.One commenter wrote, “So young, he will be missed \ud83d\ude14.” Another user shared, “There’s something extra devastating about this, he was so young…gonna be hard to watch this show now.”A third commenter said, “Such an unexpected shock on a random day in October. May he rest in peace.” As fans mourned, reports began to provide more information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told the AP that she pronounced Mitte dead at approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 12 at a residence she believed was his Brownsville home.She said an autopsy was pending and did not confirm a cause of death. Meanwhile, TMZ reported that Mitte died by suicide, citing a county official.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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