Aaron Paul Pays Tribute to Late 'Breaking Bad' Co-Star RJ Mitte
Actor Aaron Paul remembered RJ Mitte, who died by suicide at 34, highlighting his impact on the cast and his advocacy for disability and mental-health awareness.
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad, died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34. A representative confirmed the cause as suicide.
Aaron Paul, who portrayed Jesse Pinkman, posted a tribute on social media, describing Mitte as “an inspiration for so many” and recalling their last meeting. > "I am so sorry you were hurting, my friend. I wish we knew," Paul wrote. > "You constantly had a smile on your face and you took every single challenge that was given to you with such confidence and grace."
Paul added that he had known Mitte since he was a child and praised his kindness and strength, noting that Mitte often referred to himself as “Superman.”
Mitte, diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy at age three, received critical acclaim for portraying a character with the same condition. He remained on Breaking Bad throughout its 2008-2013 run and was awarded the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award in 2013 for his contributions to disability representation.
In a video shared with his tribute, Mitte spoke about the importance of mental-health awareness, encouraging viewers to discuss their feelings openly.
Paul concluded his note by urging readers to support one another, saying, "Hold each other up. That's what this life is all about. Connect with someone you care about and say I love you."