Breaking Bad actor Roy 'RJ' Mitte dead at 34 after struggling with Hollywood's beauty standards The actor, who played Walter White Jr in the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad, has died by suicide at 34. A child actor born with cerebral palsy, Mitte's death has sparked reflection in the industry on its values and has left fans and colleagues in a state of deep despair. Roy 'RJ' Mitte, known for his portrayal of Walter White Jr in the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad, has died by suicide at 34. A child actor born with cerebral palsy, Mitte rose to fame playing the role of Flynn in the hit series, but in real life, he faced adversity, including bullying and difficulty in securing acting roles. His agent revealed on Tuesday that Mitte expressed frustration with Hollywood's obsession with physical perfection and its reluctance to cast able-bodied actors in roles he was capable of playing. Despite this, Mitte continued to act in films and TV shows, including The Guardians of Justice and Talking To Strangers, but never matched the high-wattage stardom he achieved in Breaking Bad.Industry Reflects On Mittes DeathOnly a year ago, he proposed to his girlfriend of five years, Kennedy Suarez, but the status of their relationship after his death is unclear. Mitte's death has sparked reflection in the industry on its values and has left fans and colleagues, including his co-star Bryan Cranston, in a state of deep despair.Cranston, who remembered Mitte as having been 'pretty raw' when they started production in 2007, said he and Mitte were texting each other only a few weeks before his passing. He added that Mitte never allowed his cerebral palsy to be an excuse for anything, meeting the demanding shooting schedule of Breaking Bad head on with great determination.Mitte's fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the talented actor and passionate disability campaigner, with many praising his courage and resilience in the face of adversity. Emergency services were reportedly called to his house at 12.50pm and he was pronounced dead around 40 minutes later. Officials confirmed that Mitte died from a self-inflicted wound and provided no further details.Fans And Colleagues Mourn LossIn the wake of his death, the industry is coming to terms with the fragility of the human spirit and the devastating effects of mental illness. As the news of Mitte's passing spreads, his fans and colleagues are left to mourn the loss of a talented and inspiring individual who had overcome so much to achieve his goals.