Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inGreg EvansMonday 19 October 2026 10:06 BSTActor RJ Mitte (Reuters)Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has died at the age of 34, prompting tributes from former co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.His mother, Dyna Mitte, revealed she had encouraged him to seek therapy due to concerns surrounding his mental health.Dyna dismissed speculation that her son was struggling financially or professionally, noting he had several upcoming film projects, a book, and a business venture.She expressed her belief that he suffered an unexpected mental health setback, stating a mother should never have to find her child that way.A Celebration of Life ceremony for the actor was held at the Mitte Center in Brownsville, Texas.In fullRJ Mitte's mother dismisses rumours about her son's tragic deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in