Overview
- His representatives announced his death and described him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate.
- Local officials said he was pronounced dead at his Brownsville home and that the cause and manner of death remain under review with an autopsy expected.
- TMZ and multiple outlets have reported the death was a suicide, a detail that has been widely reported but not yet officially confirmed by authorities.
- Mitte rose to fame as Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, appearing in 56 episodes and using his platform to champion inclusion for people with cerebral palsy.
- Tributes from co-stars poured in and a celebration of life in Brownsville was scheduled, while the family has asked for privacy and reporters included suicide-prevention resources in coverage.