'I kept calling you Superman': Aaron Paul pays tribute to Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte after his death at 34
Bryan Cranston and RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, which Mitte starred in from 2008 to 2013 living with cerebral palsy. Wait, I need to check the rules.Aaron Paul, who wrote on Instagram that RJ Mitte faced every challenge "with confidence and grace" and closed his tribute with a direct plea to anyone struggling to "please say something.
Aaron Paul has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte, who died by suicide on Monday aged 34. Paul recalled the last time he saw Mitte, writing on Instagram that he had repeatedly called him 'Superman' because he 'always led with kindness and strength.' The tribute included a throwback video of Mitte advocating for mental health awareness, and ended with a direct plea to anyone struggling.
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, played Walter 'Flynn' White Jr opposite Bryan Cranston in the Emmy-winning AMC series from 2008 to 2013.
Paul wrote: 'I am so sorry you were hurting my friend. I wish we knew' — saying Mitte faced every challenge 'with confidence and grace.'
Paul closed with a direct appeal: 'If you feel lost or sad, please say something — there is far too much beauty in this world to ignore.'
