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‘Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead at 34
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· October 12, 2026
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Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White, Jr. on the critically acclaimed TV series “Breaking Bad,” has died, his publicist confirmed Monday. Mitte, who portrayed the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, throughout the show’s five seasons, was 34. Mitte was diagnosed with cer...
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Key points Mitte, who portrayed the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, throughout the show’s five seasons, was 34. on the critically acclaimed TV series “Breaking Bad,” has died, his publicist confirmed Monday.
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What is this story about? Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White, Jr. on the critically acclaimed TV series “Breaking Bad,” has died, his publicist confirmed Monday. Mitte, who portrayed the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, throughout the show’s five seasons, was 34. Mitte was diagnosed with cer...
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