RJ Mitte, Walter White Jr. On Breaking Bad, Dead At 34

RJ Mitte, whose portrayal of Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad" was a piercing portrait of a son caught between warring parents, has died at the age of 34, according to TMZ. At this time, no official cause of death has been confirmed. Like his character on Vince Gilligan's celebrated series, Mitte had cerebral palsy, and he used his portrayal as a means of advocating for his disability.

Mitte suffered brain damage after being born via an emergency caesarean, and was diagnosed with CP at the age of three. His acting career kicked off with uncredited roles in hit shows like "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Hannah Montana," but "Breaking Bad" was his breakthrough, and his work as Walter White Jr. will be his very proud legacy. He was integral to the emotional impact of the show, and it is heartbreaking to know that his career has drawn to a close.