US actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34. His publicist confirmed that he took his own life.

RJ Mitte rose to fame for portraying Walter White Jr., the son of Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, in Breaking Bad.

RJ Mitte spoke of reviving Breaking Bad in final Instagram post before tragic death at 34 - The actor said he believed his Breaking Bad character’s story wasn’t over in the days before his death

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte has died aged just 34, with a spokesperson for the late actor sharing that he took his own life – tributes have since poured in for the late actor