Bryan Cranston speaks publicly for first time about on-screen son RJ Mitte’s death

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23 Oct 2026 • 1:31 AM MYT
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Bryan Cranston speaks publicly for first time about on-screen son RJ Mitte’s death

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston has spoken publicly about the death of co-star RJ Mitte, aged 34.

Cranston, who played Mitte's on-screen father in the AMC drama, had previously said in a statement that he was in "deep despair" over the actor’s death.

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