RJ Mitte’s “Breaking Bad” co-stars and their loved ones gathered Saturday for the late actor’s celebration of life ceremony in Los Angeles.
Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk were among those paying tribute to Mitte at Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood, according to photos obtained by Page Six.
Jonathan Banks and Raymond Cruz were also photographed with other friends, including Gilles Marini.
Photographs taken inside the room showed a massive photo of Mitte surrounded by flower arrangements.
An invitation asked attendees to join the church service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by a reception at the Remix Room in Hollywood from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mitte committed suicide in Texas on October 12. He was 34 years old.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his spokesperson wrote in a statement to Page Six.
“RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter ‘Flynn’ White Jr. on the award-winning and critically acclaimed AMC series ‘Breaking Bad.’ Drawing on her own experience with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to her role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.
Mitte played the role of Walter White’s son, played by Cranston, on “Breaking Bad” for five seasons, from 2008 to 2013.
Cranston mourned Mitte via an emotional tribute on Instagram, writing that it was “especially devastating to learn that he took his own life.”
“For what?” wrote the 70-year-old actor. “We were texting each other just a few weeks ago to see when we could meet for lunch. I don’t know if this lunch would have changed his future.”
A few weeks before his death, Mitte appeared on the “Brownsville in Motion” podcast, sharing how he wanted his life to be when he was 50.
“I hope to stay true to what I believe and what I want to achieve,” he said. “And don’t be a grumpy middle-aged person… A grumpy one.”
At the time, Mitte, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 3, explained that he had “a lot of hip pain” and so thought he would be “all shriveled up” as he got older.
Additionally, Mittle expressed his hopes for the Mitte Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help people with disabilities.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line to 741741.
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