American actor R.J. Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White jnr in Breaking Bad, has died, aged 34.
Authorities have confirmed the actor died in Texas on Monday (local time).
While investigations are still ongoing, his death has been reported as a suicide.
Mitte was an acclaimed actor and a cerebral palsy advocate.
Representatives for the actor issued a statement to US entertainment outlet TMZ stating: “It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate R.J. Mitte”.
They said Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ”Flynn” White jnr on the critically acclaimed, award-winning AMC series Breaking Bad.
“Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,” the statement read.
“Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.”
The 34-year-old actor appeared in 56 episodes of the hit series Breaking Bad.
He was also known for his roles in The Oak Room, The Recall and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!)”.
He got engaged to his partner Kennedy Suarez last year on her 30th birthday.
“I’m thrilled to have found my person, my partner in life who makes me want to be better, no matter what we’re doing,” he told People magazine at the time.
Mitte recently appeared on The Joe Vulpis Podcast, where he spoke about the impact his role in Breaking Bad had had on his life.
Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 3 and dedicated his life to advocating for people with disabilities.
He was president of the Mitte Foundation, an Austin-based charity helping support educational, community, ageing and disability services.