Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role on "Breaking Bad," dies at 34

RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC series "Breaking Bad," died at age 34, his representative confirmed to CBS News. He was pronounced dead around 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, according to Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa.

Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, drew on his personal experience to bring authenticity to the role and used his platform to promote disability awareness and inclusion. > "Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion," his representative Sean Riley said.

He was part of the ensemble that received a Screen Actors Guild Award for best drama ensemble in 2014 for the series' final season. In addition to acting, Mitte advocated for people with disabilities, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s Hospital, and leading The Mitte Foundation, which supports philanthropic and community initiatives. > "Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. He also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities," Riley added.

In 2014, he received the SAG-AFTRA Howard Russell Award, named after the first actor with a disability to win an Oscar. The previous year, Mitte partnered with Can Do Canines, an organization that provides service dogs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. > "I'm very lucky with my disability that I have worked very hard to have the mobility I have today, but I see in many people's lives, they don't get the same opportunities," Mitte said at the time.