RJ Mitte’s “Breaking Bad” co-stars and loved ones gathered for the late actor’s celebration of life ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk were among the attendees paying tribute to Mitte at Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood, per photos obtained by Page Six.
Jonathan Banks and Raymond Cruz were also photographed with other friends, including Gilles Marini.
Photographs from inside the venue showed a massive photo of Mitte surrounded by floral arrangements.
An invitation asked attendees to join in 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 died by suicidein Texas on Oct. 12. He was 34.
“It is with profound 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 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.”
Mitte played the role of Walter White’s son, portrayed by Cranston, on “Breaking Bad” for five seasons from 2008 to 2013.
Cranston mourned Mitte via an emotional Instagram tribute, writing that it was “especially devastating to hear that he took his own life.”
“Why?” the 70-year-old actor wrote. “We were texting each other just a few weeks ago — figuring out when we could meet for lunch. I don’t know if that lunch would have changed his future.”
Weeks before he died, Mitte appeared on the “Brownsville in Motion” podcast, sharing how he wanted his life to be at the age of 50.
“I would hope to stay true to what I believe and to what I want to achieve,” he said. “And not be a grumpy middle-aged person … A curmudgeon.”
At the time, Mitte, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 3, explained he had “a lot of hip pain,” so he believed he would be “all shriveled” as he aged.
Additionally, Mittle expressed his hopes for The Mitte Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to help those 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 at 741741.
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