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RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34
entertainment1 hour ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad,' has died by suicide at age 34. His representative confirmed the cause of death on Monday, noting that he passed away at his home in Brownsville, Texas. Mitte was a prominent disability rights advocate and ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. Co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul expressed deep grief, with Cranston recalling a recent plan to meet for lunch. Mitte had appeared in all five seasons of 'Breaking Bad' and used his platform to promote inclusion for people with cerebral palsy.

via Fox News|
#breaking-bad#bryan-cranston#cerebral-palsy
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34
entertainment2 hours ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad,' died by suicide at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. A prominent advocate for people with cerebral palsy, he was remembered by co-stars and organizations for his authentic portrayal of disability and lifelong commitment to inclusion.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#disability-advocacy
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas
obituaries10 hours ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas

RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad,' has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. While initial reports did not specify a cause, Variety later confirmed the death was by suicide. Cranston and representatives praised his advocacy for disability rights and his authentic portrayal of a character with cerebral palsy.

via The Washington Post|
#breaking-bad#brownsville-texas#bryan-cranston
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34
entertainment18 hours ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies by Suicide at 34

RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. on 'Breaking Bad' and a prominent disability rights advocate, died by suicide at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives confirmed the news on Monday, with an autopsy scheduled. Co-stars and industry figures paid tribute, highlighting his advocacy and recent positive demeanor.

via AP News|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#entertainment
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas
entertainment23 hours ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas

RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad,' has died at the age of 34. He passed away on Monday in Brownsville, Texas, with no cause of death disclosed. Beyond his acting career, Mitte was a prominent advocate for disability rights, using his platform to promote inclusion and challenge stereotypes in Hollywood.

via CBS News|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#disability-rights
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas
entertainment1 day ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas

RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White Jr. in 'Breaking Bad' and a prominent disability rights advocate, has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives confirmed the news on Monday but did not disclose the cause of death. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his platform to promote inclusion and challenge stereotypes, serving as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s. He was actively promoting new projects just days before his passing.

via NBC News|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#disability-rights
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas
obituaries1 day ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Actor and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas

RJ Mitte, the actor who played Walter White Jr. on the acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad,' has died at age 34. His representatives confirmed the news on Monday, noting he passed away in Brownsville, Texas, without disclosing a cause of death. Mitte was a prominent disability rights advocate who used his platform to promote inclusion and challenge stereotypes. He was actively promoting new projects just days before his death.

via Variety|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#disability-rights
RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas
obituaries1 day ago

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' Star and Disability Advocate, Dies at 34 in Texas

RJ Mitte, the actor known for playing Walter White’s son in 'Breaking Bad' and a prominent disability rights advocate, has died at age 34 in Brownsville, Texas. His representatives confirmed the news on Monday but withheld the cause of death. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, used his platform to challenge stereotypes and support organizations like United Cerebral Palsy. He was actively promoting new projects just days before his passing.

via BBC|
#breaking-bad#cerebral-palsy#disability-rights
Cerebral Palsy Reframed as a Symptom Cluster, Not a Single Disease
science1 month ago

Cerebral Palsy Reframed as a Symptom Cluster, Not a Single Disease

A review of 21 studies on cerebral palsy and whole-genome data from 460 children finds that only a small fraction of previously proposed CP genes have strong evidence of causality. The study suggests CP may be a collection of symptoms seen across various Mendelian diseases rather than a single genetic disorder, guiding a genotype–phenotype approach to testing and care.

via ScienceAlert|
#cerebral-palsy#genetics#genomics
No Road Map for Complex Pediatric Care: A Mother's Call for Coordinated Support
health2 months ago

No Road Map for Complex Pediatric Care: A Mother's Call for Coordinated Support

Danielle Stephens recalls her son’s journey—from birth complications to cerebral palsy and drug-resistant epilepsy—and the realization that families navigating medical complexity often receive no road map. Even with California’s significant disability-services investment, families face unmet care coordination, long calendars of appointments, and gaps after Early Start and school transitions. A chance encounter with another exhausted mother introduced networks like IHSS, Regional Center, Medicaid waivers, and Self-Determination; access to these can change outcomes, but require proactive enrollment and a named care coordinator. The piece argues hospitals and clinicians must provide coordinated care before discharge to prevent families from being left to navigate the system alone.

via USA Today|
#care-coordination#cerebral-palsy#disability-advocacy
Overground exoskeletons show mobility gains for cerebral palsy, but evidence remains incomplete
health4 months ago

Overground exoskeletons show mobility gains for cerebral palsy, but evidence remains incomplete

A systematic review of 21 studies (241 participants, average age 9) finds wearable overground exoskeletons can improve walking speed, endurance, balance and high‑level mobility in cerebral palsy compared with conventional therapy, though data gaps remain about durability after therapy ends, variability by CP type/age, and applicability to adults; costs and access vary, with some Australian NDIS funding for sessions but no funding yet for personal exoskeleton ownership. Clinicians should set clear goals and base recommendations on solid evidence.

via The Conversation|
#cerebral-palsy#exoskeletons#gait-training
Teen defies odds from life-death birth to stroke recovery
health5 months ago

Teen defies odds from life-death birth to stroke recovery

Born with no heartbeat for 22 minutes and diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy, 18-year-old Dylan Law has fought tremors and mobility challenges; after a 2022 deep brain stimulation procedure, he suffered a stroke that temporarily impaired speech and walking, but with therapy and support he regained both and now pursues his goal of becoming a youth pastor, earning praise as a comeback kid.

via CBS News|
#cerebral-palsy#deep-brain-stimulation#health
Stroud boy leads UK’s first home trial of a powered exoskeleton
technology7 months ago

Stroud boy leads UK’s first home trial of a powered exoskeleton

Seven-year-old Asger from Stroud with cerebral palsy became the UK's first person to trial a home-based powered exoskeleton (the Agilik orthosis by Bionic Power) costing around £72,000; his family paid £600 for a one-week trial, and the device enabled him to walk to school with greater independence, highlighting life-changing potential as well as ongoing affordability and maintenance challenges and the need for broader NHS support.

via BBC|
#assistive-technology#cerebral-palsy#exoskeleton