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The death of RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, has died at age 34, with his representative confirming the cause of death as suicide. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy like his character, was also known as a philanthropist and disability rights advocate. Former co-star Bryan Cranston has publicly mourned him. In the US, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.

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