WARNING: The following post contains discussion of suicide.
On October 12, breaking bad actor RJ Mittewho played Walter Jr. on the show, died by apparent suicide in Texas, tmz First reported. A representative for the actor confirmed, “With immense sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte.”
About a year before Mitte’s death, she became engaged to longtime love Kennedy Suarez. He took the question on October 10, 2025, in California, on Suarez’s 30th birthday.
“I’m thrilled to have someone with my personality, my partner in life, who inspires me to be better, no matter what we’re doing,” Mitte said. People In those days. “Kennedy is my everything and I can’t wait to officially start our life together and see what adventures life takes us next.”
While Kennedy was mostly a private person, here’s what you need to know about him and his relationship with Mitte.
What does Kennedy Suarez do for a living?
According to People, Kennedy works as a human resources generalist. Her job is remote, which gave her the opportunity to travel with Mitte for her various acting gigs, productions, and more.
Unlike HR specialists, who focus on a specific area of expertise in HR, HR generalists often have a “broad range of responsibilities” with employees throughout the entire cycle of employment.
Additionally, Kennedy worked with Mitte on advocacy efforts, including his family’s charity, The Mitte Foundation, which “revitalizes and funds the needs of marginalized communities in South Texas.”
How did RJ Mitte meet his fiancée?
Mitte and Suárez’s relationship began as a friendship. In fact, they were friends for over 10 years before they started seeing each other romantically. Their relationship developed during a trip they took together in 2020.
Five years after first exploring their romantic relationship, Mitte proposed at the 2025 Día del Sol benefit “Ethereal Elegance, A Shimmering Celebration”. The fundraising event benefited United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), for which Mitte is the official ambassador.
After getting engaged, Mitte started speaking loudly Instagram”I’ve found that love isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and for me, what love comes down to is trust and believing in each other, regardless of the situation, during the good times, the bad times, and everything in between! I’m grateful for all the love and kindness given to me over the years, but Kennedy has been the greatest unconditional love, no matter what we’ve been through, no matter what kind of love we’ve faced, and we get through it together. I will never stop raising her as she has and I can’t wait for our future.”
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Where does Kennedy Suarez live?
Suarez and Mitte were living in Brownsville, Texas at the time of their deaths. It is the southernmost city in the state.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or dial . 988. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911.
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