Actor RJ Mitte is dead.

The  Breaking Bad  star died by suicide, TMZ reported Monday. He was 34 years old.

A county official confirmed to TMZ that Mitte died Monday in Texas. The death investigation is ongoing.

Mitte's rep confirmed his death in a statement to Page Six.

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 It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,  the statement reads.

 RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter  Flynn' White Jr. on AMC's critically acclaimed, award-winning series Breaking Bad. Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,  the statement continues.

 Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. He also served as president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives, while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities. 

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 At this time, we ask people to respect the privacy of RJ Mitte's family and close ones,  the statement concludes.

Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three and was a disability rights advocate. He was a Screen Actors Guild spokesperson for actors with disabilities.

 I think everyone that has a disability has the opportunity to make an impact with what they can do and who they are,  he told the Badger Herald in 2015.  I wouldn't be able to do what I do today if it wasn't for my disability and what it instilled in me. 

He noted that  nothing worth anything comes easy. 

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 The trick is to never quit working and to always be pushing forward,  he said.

While he was best known for his role in  Breaking Bad  for the entire 5-season run of the hit AMC show, he also had roles in  Switched at
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