RJ Mitte's Death Confirmed as Suicide by Representative
Assembled from 22 sources across the spectrum
Updated Oct 13, 5:04 PM ET: Mitte's representative confirmed his death was by suicide at his Brownsville, Texas home.
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A representative for RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad,' has confirmed that he died by suicide at age 34 at his home in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte was also known as a disability rights advocate who lived with cerebral palsy. Former castmates including Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul publicly expressed their grief following the news.
How the Left Frames It
Left-leaning outlets focused on Mitte's legacy as a representation of disability in mainstream television, highlighting tributes from across the entertainment world and his philanthropic work alongside his acting career.
How the Right Frames It
Right-leaning outlets led with the confirmed cause of death and included retrospective details, such as a recent interview in which Mitte had described his hopes for life at age 50, amplifying statements of mourning from his 'Breaking Bad' co-stars.
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