Exclusive: RJ Mitte star’s manner of death revealed in Texas inquest

Inquest records details

The Cameron County, Texas, report lists hanging as the manner of death and gives Mitte’s time of death as 1:32 p.m. on Oct. 12. He died in Brownsville, Texas, at age 34.

The documents also say an autopsy and toxicology tests were requested. The records obtained by Page Six did not include the results. Mitte’s representative had earlier confirmed he died by suicide but had not shared further details.

Mitte’s career and advocacy

Mitte played Walter “Flynn” White Jr., the son of Walter White, in AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” His representative described him as an actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate. The representative said Mitte drew on his experience living with cerebral palsy in the role and worked to promote disability awareness and inclusion. He was also an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s.

Co-stars remember him

Bryan Cranston, who portrayed Mitte’s father on “Breaking Bad,” expressed grief in an Instagram post after Mitte’s death. Cranston said, “I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” and recalled meeting Mitte when he was 14.

Cranston praised the joy and enthusiasm Mitte brought to his role as Walter White Jr. Several of Mitte’s former co-stars also remembered him following his death.