Former 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies by suicide at 34, ex-girlfriend posts tribute
RJ Mitte, known for his role on "Breaking Bad," died by suicide in Texas at age 34, prompting a remembrance post from his former girlfriend Saint Sasha.
RJ Mitte, who portrayed Walter "Flynn" White Jr. on the AMC series "Breaking Bad," died by suicide on Monday in Texas at the age of 34, Page Six reported. The actor, who lived with cerebral palsy, had recently been engaged to his longtime partner Kennedy Suarez.
Saint Sasha, a photographer based in Portland and Mitte's former teenage girlfriend, shared two photos of the couple on Instagram and wrote that Mitte had shown her "how a man is supposed to treat a woman" and that he "had one of the kindest and rarest hearts" she had experienced. She expressed gratitude and affection in her post.
Mitte announced his engagement to Suarez in October 2025, describing her as "my person, my partner in life" in an interview with People. The couple had been together for five years, and Mitte had served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego, proposing at a charity event in Carlsbad, California.
Co-star Luis Moncada, who played Marco Salamanca, said Mitte appeared "tired and sad" when they met at a charity golf tournament a week before his death and noted that Mitte seemed "very conflicted" but did not disclose details.
In a recent interview on "The Joe Vulpis" podcast, Mitte said he intended to continue auditioning and encouraged listeners to keep pursuing their dreams despite challenges.
Authorities and mental-health resources were referenced for readers seeking help, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK) and the Crisis Text Line (741741).