RJ Mitte dies at 34 after cerebral palsy diagnosis
Actor RJ Mitte died on October 12 at age 34 following a long battle with cerebral palsy.
Career breakthrough on Breaking Bad
Mitte joined the cast of Breaking Bad as Walter White Jr. when he was a young teenager. His performance helped lend the show an underpinning sorrow while portraying the son of a drug lord.
Advocacy for disability representation
The actor spoke in interviews about how his condition did not stop him from fulfilling his dream. He urged greater representation throughout the entertainment industry during his career.
Family legacy and impact
Reports note that his character wished for his father's death by the end of the series. The New York Times recently ranked the show as the best TV program of the century.
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