@khaleejtimesofficial: ‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr., has died at the age of 34. The actor passed away on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, his representatives confirmed in a statement. No official cause of death has been disclosed. Mitte rose to fame playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr., the son of Bryan Cranston’s character, in the acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, which ran from 2008 to 2013. Living with cerebral palsy himself, Mitte brought personal experience to the role, earning recognition for his authentic portrayal and helping raise awareness about disability representation in Hollywood. Beyond Breaking Bad, he appeared in films including Triumph, The Recall and The Oak Room, and had recently been promoting his new movie, Talking to Strangers. Off-screen, he was a passionate disability rights advocate, working with organisations including United Cerebral Palsy to promote inclusion and equal opportunities. His representatives remembered him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. #Khaleejtimes #RJMitte #BreakingBad #WalterWhiteJr #Hollywood #DisabilityAwareness

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