RJ Mitte Discussed Challenges in Hollywood Before His Death at 34

RJ Mitte faced difficulties in finding acting work following his role on 'Breaking Bad,' as revealed in personal text messages to a close friend. Mitte, who had cerebral palsy and was an advocate for disability rights, died by suicide on Monday at the age of 34. His texts, obtained by the Daily Mail, highlighted his frustrations with the industry. In an April 2022 message, he expressed disappointment with scripts that offered limited roles, stating, 'Looking for interesting stuff to do, getting a lot of scripts where I would be a prop and they don’t want to give any depth, 3 lines if that. I’m writing my own s—t now.' Four months later, he noted, 'Just doing animation, no one wants me on screen… it’s annoying as f—k.' He also mentioned being overlooked by casting directors due to his disability, questioning why characters could not be portrayed as disabled. Despite securing some roles in Australia and Canada, he aimed to work in the US to maintain his health insurance. In June 2020, he wrote, 'I’ve got to figure out more work. I need to keep myself relevant lol.' Mitte was a spokesperson for actors with disabilities and led The Mitte Foundation, advocating for greater representation. He believed that individuals with disabilities could make a significant impact. Just days before his death, he expressed optimism about potential future projects with 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan. In his last interview, he shared his desire to continue auditioning and pursuing his dreams, stating, 'I tell people, you know, every dream could be a nightmare, too … but just keep living it, just keep pushing forward.'