RJ Mitte’s celebration of life: ‘Breaking Bad’ co-stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and more attend the event to honour the late actor's legacy

Actor RJ Mitte’s family recently organised an event to honour the star’s life and the legacy that he left behind. The ceremony was attended by friends and family, as well as stars from the entertainment industry. In attendance were also Mitte’s ‘Breaking Bad’ co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.RJ Mitte’s celebration of life event attended by ‘Breaking Bad’ starsPage Six reported that some of the cast members of the hit show ‘Breaking Bad’ attended Mitte’s ceremony to honor the actor’s legacy. Along with Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, actors Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, and Raymond Cruz also attended the event along with family members. ‘Switched at Birth’ star Gilles Marini also attended the event. He and Mitte had met around 2013, when the latter had been cast in the show as Campbell Bingman, a pre-med student and wheelchair user.The outlet also shared photographs from the event, which showed a massive photo of Mitte, which was surrounded by floral arrangements. The ceremony was held at the Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood on November 7. The church service had started at 1:30 PM, which was followed by a reception at The Remix Room in Hollywood from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, as per the official invitation.What happened to RJ Mitte?The beloved actor left for his heavenly abode on October 12 in Texas. Best known for playing Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on ‘Breaking Bad,' he passed away by suicide. He was 34 years old at the time. His spokesperson shared an official statement to confirm the news of his passing.The statement read: “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte. RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series ‘Breaking Bad.’ Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”RJ Mitte’s final roles on the big screen were Joshua in the indie drama ‘Talking to Strangers’ (2026) and Brad Everett in ‘One Eye Open’ (2026).Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!