Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

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 aged 34.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his representative tells the BBC

No immediate cause of death was provided.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama series starring Bryan Cranston. He earned a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in the series.