RJ Mitte Found Dead at 34 as Autopsy and Investigation Continue

Overview

• Mitte was found dead in his Brownsville, Texas, home and his death was confirmed by local officials and his representatives, with reports circulating on Monday.
• Brownsville police say the case is under investigation and an autopsy has been ordered before any official cause of death is released.
• A Reuters source cited an unnamed press adviser who said Mitte died by suicide, but that claim conflicts with other outlets because authorities have not publicly confirmed a cause.
• Several productions that included Mitte — including a film and a miniseries — have been reported as suspended or in flux after his death, and one director said he hopes to honor Mitte’s work.
• Mitte was known for playing Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, for disability-rights advocacy and for recent personal news including a 2025 engagement and past reports that he lost earnings and faced tax debts.