ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Fans across New Mexico are mourning the loss of RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. on the Albuquerque-filmed television series Breaking Bad. Mitte has died at the age of 34, according to his representatives. He reportedly died in Brownsville, Texas, though no cause of death has been released and authorities say an investigation is ongoing.
Mitte was a key member of the cast of Breaking Bad, the Emmy-winning drama that helped establish Albuquerque and New Mexico as a prominent destination for film and television production. His portrayal of Walter White’s son made him a familiar face to millions of viewers around the world.
The news is especially poignant for New Mexicans because Mitte was recently in Albuquerque, where he attended a New Mexico United match and took part in a balloon flight, reconnecting with the community that played a major role in launching his career.
Beyond acting, Mitte was widely recognized as a disability rights advocate. He lived with cerebral palsy and often used his platform to promote greater representation and opportunities for people with disabilities in the entertainment industry.
His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans of Breaking Bad and the New Mexico community that embraced the series and its cast.
