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RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star, dies at 34; Practical Magic 2 streams
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy himself, played Walter White Jr. and spent years pushing Hollywood for better portrayals of disabilities on screen.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN NewsroomPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy”, with reporting from New York Post.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:39 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: RJ Mitte.
- BBN covered this story before: 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say (October 13).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWe begin with sad news from Hollywood.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe actor who played Walter White Jr. on Breaking Bad, RJ Mitte, has passed away at thirty-four.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe BBC says Mitte, who himself lived with cerebral palsy, spent years fighting for better representation of disabilities on screen.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a lot of viewers say he changed how they see the condition, just by playing a teenager who wanted pancakes and a normal life.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe details of his death aren't in what we have. We'll pass along more when there is more.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA quieter note on the culture side now, with something for the weekend couch.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Post says Practical Magic 2, with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, is now streaming, just in time for Halloween season.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo sisters, a family curse and a very large kitchen. Exactly what you need when you're staying in for a rainy night.
The story so far
- Evening News: Omar raid, RJ Mitte, new press secretary · NPR
- Omar home search, Saudi retaliation vow, RJ Mitte tributes · CBS News
- Cranston mourns RJ Mitte; Selma Blair arrested · Variety
- 'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 · The Washington Times
- Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 · BBC
- 'Breaking Bad' star RJ Mitte dies at 34, police say · The Hill
- RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad star, dies at 34; Practical Magic 2 streams (this story)
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