Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte championed disability rights; family foundation gave $117,000

RJ Mitte, the actor best known for playing Walter White Jr., also known as Flynn, in Breaking Bad, died on October 12, 2026, at the age of 34. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, Mitte drew on his personal experiences to advocate for people with disabilities. Beyond his acting career, he supported organisations including Shriners Children's and United Cerebral Palsy, raising awareness about disability inclusion and bullying. His philanthropic connections also extended to the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation, which awarded $117,000 to the Brownsville Wellness Coalition's StartUp Texas Accelerator Program in 2024.RJ Mitte's childhood experience with cerebral palsyMitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was three years old. The neurological condition can affect movement, muscle tone, coordination and posture. During his childhood, he received treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport, Louisiana, where specialists used casting and physical therapy to address difficulties with his walking.His experience later shaped his public advocacy. By speaking about his childhood and the challenges associated with the condition, he helped raise awarenes...