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CloseUS actor RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34.

Mitte, who had cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama series.

In 2015, he spoke to BBC Newsnight about how he got into the film industry and about being an actor with a disability.

More on this story: Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

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