Actor RJ Mitte dead at 34 in Brownsville police say
Actor and advocate RJ Mitte died at age 34, the Brownsville Police Department confirmed Monday. The cause and manner of death remain under active police investigation. Officials have not yet established how he died.
Mitte earned recognition for his television and film acting roles. His screen credits include Breaking Bad, The Oak Room, The Recall, and The Guardians of Justice.
He also served as the president of the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation. In that role, he helped guide the newly designated Texas Cultural District in Brownsville.
The Mitte Cultural District board released a statement mourning his passing.
RJ was more than a supporter of the Mitte Cultural District. He was a friend, a partner, and someone who genuinely believed in the power of arts and culture to bring people together.
The site houses several local arts organizations and historic spaces:
- Cultural Center
- Children’s Museum of Brownsville
- Camille Playhouse
- Brownsville Historical Association
- George Ramirez Performing Arts Center
District board chair Reba Cardenas praised his community dedication.
RJ was a tremendous asset to our community, and we are devastated by this loss. His commitment to Brownsville and the Mitte Cultural District went far beyond philanthropy.
Executive director Daniella Lopez Valdez reflected on his local impact.
RJ believed in Brownsville. He believed in our artists, our children, our cultural institutions, and the incredible potential of this community.
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville recognized his family ties. Mitte helped carry forward the philanthropic legacy started by his grandparents.
Police departments routinely conduct death investigations to determine cause and manner. Investigators work alongside medical examiners during this standard review process.
The Brownsville community continues to honor his local legacy.
