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RJ Mitte's family pays tribute to the Breaking Bad actor

The 34-year-old star took his own life on October 12, and his mother says she had offered to get him therapy.

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What happened

Actor RJ Mitte, known for Breaking Bad, died at 34 after taking his own life on October 12. His mother said she had offered to get him therapy and wished she had pushed him harder. His family then shared its first public tributes, with his sister speaking through tears.

Why it matters

The statements are the family's first public comments since his death.

Timeline

  1. Oct 12: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte takes his own life at age 34.
  2. Oct 19, 7:19 AM ET: Mitte's mother speaks out about his death and her offer to take him to therapy.
  3. Oct 19, 9:37 PM ET: Mitte's family shares its first public statements, and his sister mourns him.

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