India, Oct. 13 -- Actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in the acclaimed crime drama Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, prompting tributes from his co-stars and fellow actors.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy and became an advocate for disability rights in Hollywood, died by suicide in Texas on Monday, US entertainment website TMZ reported.

"It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte," his representative told TMZ.

The representative said Mitte had also served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's.

Mitte was 13 when he auditioned for Breaking Bad and 14 when he shot the pilot episode....