RJ Mitte, the actor from “Breaking Bad,” has died at the age of 34. Texas authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death

RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter White Jr. in the series “Breaking Bad,” died on Monday at the age of 34 in Brownsville, Texas. The death was confirmed by local authorities and the actor’s family, while the circumstances are under investigation. Police said that, so far, there are no indications of foul play. According to TMZ, the actor may have died by suicide, but the information has not been officially confirmed.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene following a call received around noon and found the actor dead. The Brownsville Justice of the Peace’s Office is coordinating the procedures, while investigators are trying to establish exactly what happened.

Mitte became known worldwide for the series “Breaking Bad,” which aired from 2008 to 2013, in which he played the son of Bryan Cranston’s character. The actor, who had cerebral palsy, was an important voice for the representation of people with disabilities in Hollywood.

His family highlighted his philanthropic work and involvement in supporting people with disabilities. Mitte was an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s and acted in productions such as “Switched at Birth” and “Triumph.” Just a few days before his death, he had published excerpts from an interview about the success of the series that defined his career.