breaking bad Supporting cast member Dean Norris and Emmy winner Anna Gunn talked about the death of their former co-star RJ Mitte, who died by suicide this week at the age of 34.
Mitte died on Monday in Brownsville, Texas. His representative confirmed this hollywood reporter That the actor died by suicide. Mitte was best known for playing Walter “Flynn” White Jr. Breaking Bad.
Norris, who plays Hank Schrader on the AMC drama, spoke to TalkShopLive during a previously scheduled livestream after news of Mitte’s death broke. He was appearing on the show to promote signed copies of his upcoming book. Do What You’re Meant to Do: The Definitive Oral History of Exorcising EvilWhich will be released on 17th November.
“We’ve suffered some tragedy breaking bad Family,” Norris said. ”It’s unimaginable, it’s unbelievable. This is heartbreaking. Rest in peace, RJ Sweet, sweet boy, I will miss you so much. Thanks for the prayers, we appreciate it. Feeling a little blue. Our dear boy, RJ.
Later in the interview, Norris spoke again about Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, and encouraged anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help.
He said, “This is a huge tragedy with RJ. We are all shocked and deeply disappointed.” “I loved that child and I will miss him. Life goes on. Please, please, if you need help, or if you know someone who needs help, talk to someone. There are suicide hotlines. There are all kinds of things. So please, please, please know that you can talk to someone, okay?”
Discussing the series, which ended in 2013 after a five-season run but has gained a massive fanbase, Norris said he still talks with co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, whom he said will be at Comic-Con. “We will embrace each other over this great tragedy,” he said at the mini-reunion.
Norris also told the audience when he last saw Mitte.
He said, “It was literally about three weeks ago. At a fan expo, at a signing at a convention. Who knew that would be the last time I would see him.” “So, yes, the tragedy has affected us and we are all trying to get over it. Rest in peace, RJ”
Asked by a spectator how he was doing, Norris said: “I’m a little sad right now, very sad right now, that’s how I’m doing. But just keep putting one foot in front of the other.” He said the loss of Mitte “will forever change the dynamics of our artists.”
“With RJ’s passing, I feel it over messages and emails with everyone,” Norris said. “This will change our thing forever. Rest in peace, RJ and we’re sorry.”
Norris said he is ready to join Celebrity Wheel of Fortune this week, and plans to donate to a charity that deals with suicide and “dedicate my book tour to RJ, because it’s such a tragedy. I don’t want to let everyone down.”
He concluded, “Rest in peace, RJ and I wish nothing but peace and good times for all of you.” “Cherish those you love and you will never know if it is the last time you see them.”
Gunn, who played Mitte’s on-screen mother Skyler White, released a statement about Mitte’s death on Wednesday. “I will never forget meeting RJ when he was only 14 years old,” the actor said. “I was immediately struck by the depth and complexity of someone so young. He was gentle and bold, extremely kind and wickedly funny, a little rebellious (like any teenager), yet eager to learn and hone his craft. Above all, he was firmly determined that his disability would not hinder him, but would instead give him the opportunity to enlighten and educate others through his nakedly true portrayal of Walt ‘Flynn’ Jr.”
“We were so lucky to have RJ come in breaking bad Brightened the family and our lives. How lucky I was to play her TV mother, to watch her grow and develop as an actor and human being as the seasons went by, and for all the years that followed as she continued to serve her community with tireless advocacy and philanthropic work. I was so proud of him; We all were,” Gunn said.
He added, “There are really no words to express the sadness of such a deep loss, the loss of a beautiful young man who had such an impact on this world while there was still so much left from him.” “What I want to remember and cherish today are those quiet, personal moments that I shared with my beloved TV son. Moments of mutual support and understanding, moments of belly-aching laughter and silliness, moments of care and deep love. You will always be in my heart, my dearest RJ”
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