Aaron Paul Posts Video of ‘Breaking Bad’ Co-Star RJ Mitte Advocating for Mental Health Before His Death: ‘I’m So Sorry You Were Hurting’
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Aaron Paul has honoured his late *Breaking Bad* co-star RJ Mitte by sharing one of his videos promoting mental health awareness. Mitte, best known for playing Walt Jr., died aged 34 on 12 October; his official cause of death was suicide. Paul’s tribute recalled Mitte’s kindness and resilience, and urged people who feel lost or uncertain to speak up.
In the video, Mitte says mental health deserves as much care as physical health and encourages people to be honest about how they are feeling. Paul said he was sorry Mitte had been hurting and wished they had known, while Bryan Cranston also paid tribute, recalling their recent messages and expressing grief. The article includes a reminder that people in the United States can call or text 988 for suicide and crisis support.
- Aaron Paul shared RJ Mitte’s mental health message after his death.
- Mitte died aged 34; the official cause was suicide.
- Paul and Bryan Cranston urged people to speak up when struggling.
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Breaking Bad was a television drama about a chemistry teacher who becomes involved in making and selling illegal drugs. RJ Mitte played Walt Jr., the teacher’s son, and Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston were among the show’s other central cast members.
Mitte had cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and coordination, and spoke publicly about mental health. His video urged people to take mental wellbeing seriously and to be open about how they feel. His death has brought renewed attention to those messages and to the support people may need when they are struggling.
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Aaron Paul has shared a video of his late Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte speaking about mental health, alongside a tribute after Mitte’s death at 34. Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the AMC drama, died on 12 October. His representatives confirmed that his death was by suicide.
In the clip, Mitte encourages people to look after their mental as well as physical health and to question the habit of telling others they are fine when they may not be. He says it is all right not to feel well, but urges viewers not to keep difficult emotions to themselves. Paul’s post brought renewed attention to Mitte’s public advocacy on the subject.
Paul wrote that Mitte had inspired many people and recalled his kindness, confidence and determination in facing challenges. He said he had known Mitte since he was a boy, remembered calling him “Superman” the last time they met, and expressed regret that he had been hurting. Paul also urged anyone feeling lost or uncertain to speak up, connect with someone they care about and tell them they are loved.
Other Breaking Bad cast members have also paid tribute. Bryan Cranston, who played Mitte’s on-screen father, said he was in despair and recalled Mitte’s enthusiasm and resolve on the series. Cranston also said they had been exchanging messages about meeting for lunch weeks earlier. Both reports include appeals to seek support, though the supplied coverage gives different hotline details and service names.
Where outlets differ
Source 1 foregrounds the video Paul shared and reproduces more of Mitte’s mental-health message; Source 2 focuses more on the full wording of Paul’s tribute, including its appeal to connect with others.
Source 1 includes Bryan Cranston’s reaction and recollections from the series. Source 2 does not include Cranston’s comments, but gives the location of Mitte’s death as Brownsville, Texas.
The reports provide different support-line wording: Source 1’s excerpt ends before the resource information is complete, while Source 2 names the US 988 call-or-text service.