RJ Mitte Remembered By ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Stars: “This Is So Heartbreaking”

RJ Mitte, the Breaking Bad actor, died at 34, and his co-stars are mourning his loss.

Dean Norris, who played DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series, took to social media to remember Mitte.

“Oh my God! Was working just found out about RJ. I am heartbroken,” he wrote. “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.”

Norries continued, “This is so heartbreaking, I can’t believe it. Thinking of him and his family.”

Mitte played the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White in the AMC series. The actor’s character, Walter Jr., also had Cerebral palsy, and he used his platform on the show to raise disability awareness and become an advocate.

Mitte’s reps confirmed news of his death with the following statement: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”

Other actors have also taken to social media to express their thoughts on Mitte, with Lou Diamond Phillips sharing on X, “I just found out, Brian. Absolutely heartbreaking. What a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to his family and friends.”

I just found out, Brian. Absolutely heartbreaking. What a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to his family and friends. https://t.co/7CrFBT4vZP

— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) October 12, 2026