He created The Mitte Foundation to support philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, using his platform “to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities”, Reilly said.
In a statement shared with the Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Paul, who played Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman, said he was at a loss and heartbroken.
“RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed,” he said. “And to whoever happens to be reading this, please know you are loved, and you are not alone. Always remember that.”
Dean Norris, who played Mitte’s uncle, Hank Schrader, posted that although “RJ didn’t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set”.
“He was a sweetheart of a young man and will
be greatly missed,” Norris wrote.
Mitte, who grew up in Louisiana, was a young teen when he auditioned for the breakthrough role after moving to Los Angeles to support his younger sister’s acting career in 2005.
